Public Sector Account Executive

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About Keepit: At Keepit, we're on a mission to help companies protect and secure their cloud data. Headquartered in Copenhagen with offices around the globe, we provide the leading SaaS-based data protection platform trusted by organizations worldwide. Our cloud-to-cloud backup solution ensures that data remains safe, accessible, and uncompromised, no matter what.

About the role: We are looking for a Public Sector Account Executive to join our DACH sales organization and strengthen our presence in Germany. Based in Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, or Cologne , you will manage and grow relationships with key public sector accounts, including ministries, public agencies, and large institutions. You will focus on enterprise customers and leverage existing partnerships while driving new opportunities within the established market. This is a senior sales role with real impact, combining account management, new business development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and manage the full sales cycle for public sector customers, including navigating procurement processes, responding to tenders, and conducting high-level demos of Keepit’s SaaS solution.
• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers in ministries, agencies, and other public institutions to position Keepit as their go-to partner.
• Systematically manage your pipeline and forecast accurately on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Collaborate with the Regional Partner Manager to leverage the established partner ecosystem for the public sector in Germany.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within the territory to grow Keepit’s footprint in the public sector.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer success and smooth deal execution.

About you:

• Proven track record in enterprise sales within the public sector.
• Strong experience engaging multiple stakeholders and navigating complex decision-making processes.
• Experience with data protection, backup, or SaaS/IT infrastructure solutions is a plus.
• Skilled at building long-term, trust-based relationships with C-level and senior decision-makers.
• Self-driven, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to work in a fast-growing scale-up environment.
• Fluent in German and English.

Keepit is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform essential job functions.

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Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Sales and Business Development

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting