Celonis

Account Executive - Automotive

Celonis$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Michigan, US
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven SaaS Sales Experience in enterprise environments focused on securing new business.
  • Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles within large enterprises.
  • Industry Knowledge in enterprise business applications such as Analytics, BI, or ERP relevant to Automotive.
  • Strong Business Acumen regarding processes and key performance indicators across domains.
  • Exceptional Communication Skills to influence senior stakeholders with storytelling abilities.
  • Collaborative Mindset, effectively leveraging internal and external resources to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business by identifying and developing opportunities in a defined territory.
  • Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing six-figure deals.
  • Engage strategic stakeholders, building relationships with C-level executives and decision-makers.
  • Deliver tailored solutions by understanding customer needs and demonstrating Celonis' offerings.
  • Showcase value through specific pitches and demos in collaboration with Value Engineers.
  • Collaborate with partners such as Big 4 consulting firms to strengthen value propositions.
  • Leverage team support by partnering with various roles to drive sales success.

Benefits

  • Ownership from Day 1 with Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based grants.
  • Inclusive parental leave policy offering 24 weeks fully paid for primary carers.
  • Unlimited PTO and a flexible hybrid work model for remote and office collaboration.
  • Continuous development through learning frameworks and mentorship programs.
  • Holistic well-being initiatives including subsidized Wellhub memberships and mental health support.
  • Paid volunteering time for community and environmental causes during annual Impact Days.
  • Active participation in global inclusion initiatives ensuring every voice is valued.
  • Mission-driven culture where core values guide decision-making.
Full Job Description
The Team:We're seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join our North America Enterprise Sales Team. This role focuses on landing strategic accounts in the Automotive industry. Reporting to the Sales Director of Automotive, 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 objective is to land net-new Automotive customers in the Fortune 2000. As an Account Executive specializing in new business sales, this role is integral to our strategy for expanding market share in our top accounts. Key responsibilities include:

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) at Automotive and OEM suppliers
  • Business Acumen: A solid understanding of business processes and key performance indicators across Life Sciences process domains
  • 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 is not offered for this role.

What Celonis can offer you:
  • Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
  • Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
  • Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy-24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
  • Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
  • Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
  • Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
  • Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
  • Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
  • Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values-Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future-drive every decision.

About Celonis

Celonis is a process mining software company that provides data-driven insights to help companies improve their business processes. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data from various sources and provide insights into how to optimize processes. Celonis has over 1,000 customers including Siemens, Uber, and Vodafone, and was named to the Forbes Cloud 100 list in 2019 and 2020.
Learn more about Celonis
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1,000 employees
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Founded
2011

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