Strategic Account Executive - Mid-Market

Overview

Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 850,000 talented freelancers with 90,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different:

• A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries
• A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth
• Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI
• A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently

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As Strategic Account Executive Mid-Market at Malt, you own the full sales cycle, from outbound prospecting to closing new customers. This is a high-impact role designed for people with strong sales fundamentals, having a real impact on Malt’s Mid-Market growth.

You will target the backbone of the German economy: the Mittelstand and High-Growth companies (typically 500 - 2,000 FTEs). Your goal is to help them accelerate their digital transformation by accessing the best freelance talent in Europe. You act as a trusted advisor to C-Levels and HR Directors, combining execution rigor with strategic business acumen.

• Proactive Hunting : Take full ownership of your pipeline by designing and executing outbound strategies. You will identify high-growth companies and leverage cold calls, emails, and social selling to spark interest among key decision-makers
• Consultative Sales Excellence : Go beyond simple qualification by running in-depth discovery sessions using the MEDDIC framework. You will diagnose complex business challenges and build strong, trust-based relationships with high level stakeholders throughout the cycle
• Full-Cycle Deal Leadership : Own the entire sales process from the first demo to the final signature. You are responsible for pitching Malt’s value proposition, shaping the narrative, and negotiating Master Service Agreements (MSAs) that empower clients to execute their critical projects with speed and agility
• Seamless Team Orchestration : Collaborate closely with Project Partners and the Account Management team to ensure a world-class initial customer experience and a frictionless handover that sets the stage for long-term account growth
• Pipeline Integrity: Maintain a rigorous and predictable forecast within the CRM, combining execution with strategic planning to ensure you consistently hit and exceed your targets
• Native level in German and strong English proficiency to navigate our international European context
• At least 5 years of experience in B2B sales, in a BDR (cold calls) and an AE (full cycle) position
• Experience in a full sales cycle, including prospecting
• Experience selling to senior stakeholders (C-level or decision-makers)
• Strong discipline in MEDDIC fundamentals and data-driven CRM management
• Clear and confident communication, both written and verbal
• Highly driven and results-oriented, with a proven track record of overachieving sales targets
• Ownership, initiative, and an entrepreneurial mindset

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