Senior Account Executive, Aerospace and Defense

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Team :

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive - Land to join our North America Enterprise Sales Team. This role focuses on driving new logo acquisition within enterprise accounts in the Aerospace & Defense sector. Reporting to the Federal Sales Director, you’ll have the opportunity to work with world-class products, proven sales strategies, and a collaborative network of value engineers and business development representatives.

The Role :

The primary goal is to land new logos and contribute significantly to our strategic objective of capitalizing on market potential and expanding market share across enterprise accounts in North America.

The work you’ll do :

Drive New Business : Identify and develop new opportunities within a defined territory, targeting enterprise accounts to secure new logos.

Own the Sales Cycle : Manage the entire sales process—from prospecting and qualification to closing six-figure deals.

Engage Strategic Stakeholders : Build relationships across multiple lines of business, engaging with C-level executives, operational leaders, and key decision-makers.

Deliver Tailored Solutions : Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and demonstrate how Celonis’ solutions can solve their strategic and operational challenges.

Showcase Value : Present use-case-specific pitches and demos, independently or in collaboration with Value Engineers, to highlight the measurable impact of Celonis solutions.

Collaborate with Partners : Work closely with Big 4 consulting firms, SaaS providers, and industry partners to enhance the value proposition for your prospects.

Leverage Team Support : Partner with your virtual team, including business development representatives, pre-sales, customer success, marketing managers, and partner managers, to drive success.

The qualifications you need :

Proven SaaS Sales Experience : A strong track record of success in enterprise SaaS sales, with a focus on securing new business and consistently achieving revenue targets.

Expertise in Complex Sales : Experience managing long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles within large enterprise accounts.

Industry Knowledge : Familiarity with enterprise business applications such as Analytics, BI, or ERP, with the ability to engage with C-level executives (e.g., CFO, COO, CSCO, CPO).

Business Acumen : A solid understanding of business processes and key performance indicators across functions like Finance and Supply Chain.

Vertical Experience : Experience or knowledge selling to (vertical) industries

Strong Communication Skills : Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities to confidently influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

Collaborative Mindset : A team-oriented approach, leveraging internal and external resources to achieve shared goals.

Visa sponsorship not offered for this role.

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.

Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus / commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

The base salary range below is for the role in Washington, D.C. based on a Full Time Schedule.

127,500—$172,500 USD

What Celonis Can Offer You :

Pioneer Innovation : Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.

Accelerate Your Growth : Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.

Receive Exceptional Benefits : Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more () .

Prioritize Your Well-being : Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.

Connect and Belong : Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.

Make Meaningful Impact : Be part of a company driven by strong values () that guide everything we do : Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.

Collaborate Globally : Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.

Empowered Environment : Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us :

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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