Mid-Market Account Executive

WHO ARE WE

Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.

OUR WORK MODEL

Hybrid : This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from our Cologne office 2 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on other days

YOUR ROLE

As an Account Executive , you will lead the charge in acquiring and growing mid-market customers across the DACH region. This role is pivotal in accelerating Cognism’s growth in the region—delivering value to commercial prospects, collaborating cross-functionally, and exceeding revenue targets in a high-growth SaaS environment

YOUR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES

Own Your Territory – Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for your Mid-Market territory, working closely with Sales Development to identify, engage, and convert high-potential prospects into new business revenue

Own the Sales Cycle - Lead end to end sales, from outbound prospecting & strategy to tailored demos and contract negotiation, consistently surpassing mid-market quotas by showcasing Cognism’s value

Strengthen Cross-Functional Impact - Partner with Sales Development, Marketing, RevOps, Customer Success, and Product teams to create a seamless customer journey and deliver commercial impact

Champion DACH GTM Strategy - Shape and iterate our go-to-market approach for the DACH mid-market, ensuring relevance, competitiveness, and resonance with prospects

Coachability & Growth Mindset - Regularly shadow peers, seek feedback, and contribute to a learning-focused culture that continuously raises the bar

Own Forecasting - Deliver accurate pipeline insights to sales leadership, enabling effective planning and target achievement

OUR EXPECTATIONS

Proven SaaS Sales Performance - Minimum 2 years as a quota-carrying AE in a high-performing SaaS sales environment, with a track record of exceeding targets. (Experience selling into Computer Software, Transportation, Hospitality & Tourism, Pharma or similar sectors is a bonus)

Gravitas & Presentation Skills - Confident communicator who can inspire and influence stakeholders at all levels

Agile in a Scale-Up - Adaptable, resourceful, and excited by change- ready to contribute in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

Active Listener - Skilled in uncovering pain points and tailoring your message for maximum resonance

Collaborative Partner - Comfortable operating cross-functionally and contributing to a broader team mission

Organised & Accountable - Strong pipeline management and forecasting discipline

Fluent in German and English - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

OUR TECH STACK

Sales Engagement – Outreach, Gong, or similar platforms

CRM – Salesforce for pipeline and account management

Prospecting – Cognism (naturally), LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Video & Demo Tools – Zoom, Gong, Loom

Collaboration – Slack

WHY COGNISM

At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day . If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact , you’re in the right spot!

Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

Here’s what we stand for:

• 🤝 We Own the Outcome Together.
• 🤓 We Deeply Understand our Customers.
• 🏆 We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.

At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!