Account Executive, Commercial - German Speaking
Fivetran, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Position Title: Account Executive, Commercial - German Speaking
From Fivetran founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data‑driven.
About the Role Fivetran is building the infrastructure that powers analytics and AI. We’re looking for a New Business Commercial Account Executive to help more companies across the DACH move, trust and use their data at scale. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys creating opportunities as much as closing them. You’ll play a hands‑on role in outbound prospecting, shaping your own pipeline and guiding customers through thoughtful, consultative sales conversations.
This is a full‑time position based in London.
What You’ll Do
Proactively identify and engage new commercial customers through outbound prospecting
Build and close your own pipeline of opportunities across your territory
Lead discovery conversations to understand customer data challenges and translate them into Fivetran solutions
Collaborate closely with Sales Development, Solutions Engineering, Marketing and Partner teams
Build productive relationships with technology partners and system integrators
Share learnings and contribute to improving how we sell as we continue to scale
As part of our commitment to setting new hires up for success, all new sales team members attend a one‑week, in‑person Revenue Bootcamp during their second week at Fivetran. This bootcamp, held at one of our designated company locations, requires travel and is a mandatory part of the onboarding process.
What We’re Looking For
At least 2 years of closing experience in a SaaS or technology sales role
A proven track record of consistent overachievement against quota in previous roles
Comfort and motivation in outbound‑led sales, including prospecting and early‑stage conversations
Ability to navigate technical discussions and build credibility with data and engineering stakeholders
Clear, confident communication and strong relationship‑building skills
Familiar with Command of the Message or other value based selling techniques
Good organisation and follow‑through across longer sales cycles
A collaborative mindset and interest in being an active part of a growing team
Fluent in German
Bonus Skills
Experience selling data, analytics, infrastructure or developer‑focused products
Exposure to partner‑led sales or co‑selling motions
Familiarity with cloud platforms or modern data stack
Perks and Benefits
100% employer‑paid medical insurance
Generous paid time‑off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team‑building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as therapy, coaching, and self‑guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
*May vary by country and worker type – please reach out to your recruiter for more information
We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don’t hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
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From Fivetran founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data‑driven.
About the Role Fivetran is building the infrastructure that powers analytics and AI. We’re looking for a New Business Commercial Account Executive to help more companies across the DACH move, trust and use their data at scale. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys creating opportunities as much as closing them. You’ll play a hands‑on role in outbound prospecting, shaping your own pipeline and guiding customers through thoughtful, consultative sales conversations.
This is a full‑time position based in London.
What You’ll Do
Proactively identify and engage new commercial customers through outbound prospecting
Build and close your own pipeline of opportunities across your territory
Lead discovery conversations to understand customer data challenges and translate them into Fivetran solutions
Collaborate closely with Sales Development, Solutions Engineering, Marketing and Partner teams
Build productive relationships with technology partners and system integrators
Share learnings and contribute to improving how we sell as we continue to scale
As part of our commitment to setting new hires up for success, all new sales team members attend a one‑week, in‑person Revenue Bootcamp during their second week at Fivetran. This bootcamp, held at one of our designated company locations, requires travel and is a mandatory part of the onboarding process.
What We’re Looking For
At least 2 years of closing experience in a SaaS or technology sales role
A proven track record of consistent overachievement against quota in previous roles
Comfort and motivation in outbound‑led sales, including prospecting and early‑stage conversations
Ability to navigate technical discussions and build credibility with data and engineering stakeholders
Clear, confident communication and strong relationship‑building skills
Familiar with Command of the Message or other value based selling techniques
Good organisation and follow‑through across longer sales cycles
A collaborative mindset and interest in being an active part of a growing team
Fluent in German
Bonus Skills
Experience selling data, analytics, infrastructure or developer‑focused products
Exposure to partner‑led sales or co‑selling motions
Familiarity with cloud platforms or modern data stack
Perks and Benefits
100% employer‑paid medical insurance
Generous paid time‑off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team‑building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as therapy, coaching, and self‑guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
*May vary by country and worker type – please reach out to your recruiter for more information
We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don’t hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
#J-18808-Ljbffr