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Senior Account Manager, DACH

München, Bayern, Germany

Over the past 15 years, we have seen a shift in the focus of business models across every industry – from selling physical products via one-time transactions to monetizing services via ongoing customer (aka subscriber) relationships. This is the “Subscription Economy” a phrase coined by our CEO, Tien Tzuo, he even wrote the book on it: Subscribed.

Companies have realized that the path to growth going forward is to establish direct, digital relationships with their customers, and monetize these relationships through an ever growing set of digital services. 

Our vision is simple: we call it “The World Subscribed.” It’s the idea that one day every company will join the Subscription Economy — a $1.5 Trillion opportunity by 2025 according to UBS.

Our mission: to power the world’s best companies to win in the Subscription Economy.

The Team & Role

Zuora’s leading, cloud-based software solution automates all subscription order-to-revenue operations in  real-time for any business. Companies in any industry can launch new businesses, shift products to  subscription, implement new pay-as-you-go pricing and packaging models, gain new insights into  subscriber behavior, and disrupt market segments to gain competitive advantage.   

Our growth story is only just beginning​ and our Sales team is pivotal in sustaining our rapid growth across  the globe. We are looking for a relationship focused, outcome-oriented Enterprise Account Director with an entrepreneurial spirit to help us take on this huge market opportunity.    

As an Senior Account Manager you’ll focus on  targeted $100M – $1B+ accounts; helping to enable  some of the most successful software, hardware, media, telecom and IOT companies sustain rapid growth and transform their entire business. You’ll work closely with our existing customers as a trusted advisor,  further pioneering business transformation, expanding Zuora’s footprint and value. You will be the CEO aka  “ZEO” of your franchise and career – owning, driving the strategy and leading the sales cycle with a cross-functional team including our award-winning customer service team. Be challenged and supported  as a salesperson to grow as you’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest and most visionary people both  in and outside of Zuora.    

In this role you’ll get to

  • Complete Zuora’s in depth onboarding and sales training to b​ecome an expert in Zuora’s  messaging, products and services and unique sales approach  
  • Develop your own account, territory, and opportunity plans to manage ​the complete and complex  sales cycles to drive maximum value and adoption of Zuora’s complete product portfolio 
  • Identify and secure expansion / cross-sell opportunities within your assigned book of business 
  • E​xceed your quarterly and annual sales quota; identify opportunities and create a pipeline that will  fuel the ongoing growth of your business 
  • Meet & E​xceed Annual renewal targets
  • Work cross functionally with our marketing, product and customer service teams to deliver  outstanding results 
  • Accurately forecast profitable and predictable territory performance through adherence of our  sales process 
  • Advocate your customers’ implementations and maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring timely  resolution any customer service related issues    What you’ll need to be successful: 
  • 7+ years of solution sales experience managing complex SaaS sales-cycles with demonstrated  ownership of territory and account management 
  • Proven track record of consistent over-achievement of quotas, revenue goals and the ability to effectively  identify and sell to C-level executives  

Who we’re looking for

  • Passion for building long lasting customer relationships and working cross-functionally within a  diverse team to deliver outstanding results 
  •  Ability to align technology solutions to complex, multi-stakeholder business problems and utilize  strategic thinking skills to solve customer problems 
  •  Technologically adept and business acumen focused with outstanding communication both written  and oral, negotiation and presentation skills 
  •  Ability to work individually and on a collaborative team in a fast paced and continuously evolving  environment  
  • Strong computer skills including the G-Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and  Salesforce is a plus  
  •  Bachelor’s degree (sales training methodologies is a plus) 
  •  Ability to travel when required 

Benefits*

  • Competitive compensation, company equity and retirement programs
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and “wellness” days and company wide winter break
  • Generous, flexible time off 
  • 6 months fully paid parental leave
  • Learning & Development stipend
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation match
  • Free resources and support for your mental wellbeing  

 

*Specific benefits offerings may vary by country 

 

About Zuora 

As the Subscription Economy leader, Zuora empowers today’s innovative companies to nurture and monetize direct, digital relationships. Our award-winning multi-product portfolio now includes Zuora Revenue, Zuora Collect and Zuora Central Platform. More recently, we’ve added subscription experience platform Zephr to our family, further expanding our capabilities to serve as an intelligent hub that monetizes the complete quote to cash and revenue recognition process at scale.

 

Through our combination of technology and expertise, Zuora (NYSE: ZUO) helps more than 1,000 companies around the world, including BMC Software, Box, Caterpillar, General Motors, Penske Media Corporation, Schneider Electric, Siemens and Zoom nurture and monetize direct, digital customer relationships. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Zuora operates offices around the world in the U.S., EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

 

“ZEO” Culture

At Zuora, we’re building an inclusive, high-performance culture that every ZEO wants to subscribe to. We want ZEOs at every level to feel valued, included, and inspired to innovate, connect and collaborate authentically as we pioneer the Subscription Economy. You’ll be empowered to think like an owner, take initiative and together, with the support of your team you’ll push each other to the next level and help transform business models everywhere.

 

To learn more visit www.zuora.com

 

Zuora is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Think, be and do you! At Zuora, different perspectives, experiences and contributions matter. Everyone counts. Zuora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

 

Zuora does not discriminate on the basis of, and considers individuals seeking employment with Zuora without regards to, race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)zuora.com.

Let’s do this.

You’re unique and we’re on a journey – so let’s embark on a unique journey together. We encourage you to apply to all roles that utilize your skills and ignite the passion within you.

No matter where you’re located, or which team you work on, you’ll be part of a group of people working together to build a better world: The World Subscribed.

Go ahead and apply!

 

Internal Job Opportunities

Are you a current ZEO looking to take on new challenges? If so, check out our internal job openings on our internal job board.

 

 

Get to Know Us

Go ahead, take a look inside #ZEOLife. Meet our ZEOs and learn what it’s like to be a part of our team.

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