Director, New Business Accounts DACH (German Speaker)
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About the Job
This position is needed to lead our New Business Account Executive team selling into the DACH & Benelux regions within EMEA. Reporting into the EMEA VP for our Twilio Communications BU, the right person for this role is an experienced new-logo hunter who wants to grow out and develop a high performing team of hunters to serve as the engine of growth for the region.
Responsibilities
In this role, you'll :
- Build and manage a high performing team of account executives that pursue new prospects in the DACH & Benelux EMEA regions.
- Coach and lead a team to identify a focused strategy around new-client pursuit selling solutions across the entire portfolio of Twilio Communications BU Products.
- Enable and coach your team around how to engage across every customer segment but with a focus on enterprise hunting.
- Work closely with our Professional Services & Partner teams to help new customers achieve success as they onboard onto the platform.
- Forecast your team overachieving on their goals, and deftly present your guidance to your management.
Qualifications
Required :5+ years of managerial experience within a high performing CPaaS, Communications or API based company.Experience in building teams, managing all monthly forecasting, supporting fiscal. planning and revenue tracking for all major accounts.Experience managing a remote team spread across different countries.Consistent track record of exceeding revenue targets and business objectives.Industry experience in selling CPaaS or SaaS and managing complex sales negotiations.Highly analytical and data driven; an innovative thinker and creative problem solver who is naturally curious.A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision to drive results.Comfortable with ambiguity and working cross-functionally in a high growth business landscape.BA / BS degree or equivalent required.German language fluency.Energy and enthusiasm with a willingness to travel.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong executive presence.Ability to influence and build effective working relationships with all levels of the organisation.Desired :
Proficiency in additional languages would be beneficial.MBA degree.This role will be remote AND based in Germany or the UK.
We prioritise connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 25% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way across the region.
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.