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Strategic Account Executive, Iberia

Cresta
Location
Spain (Remote)
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience
  • At least 4 years as a quota-carrying individual contributor selling into large Spanish enterprises
  • Verified track record closing deals of €500K+ ARR / €1M+ TCV
  • Experience navigating complex 6-18 month sales cycles
  • Existing C-level/VP network within Spanish enterprise accounts
  • Native or negotiation-grade Spanish, fluent English
Nice to have
  • CX / contact center / conversational AI domain exposure
  • Experience opening a market or territory from zero for a hyper-growth vendor
  • Experience co-selling with SIs and channel partners
  • Familiarity with Ley SAC and Spanish regulatory drivers in customer service
  • MEDDPICC (or equivalent) formally trained
What the job really is

As a Strategic Account Executive for Iberia at Cresta, you will manage 8-12 large strategic accounts in Spain and/or Portugal, focusing on sectors like banking, telco, and insurance. Your role involves generating your own sales pipeline, orchestrating complex sales cycles, and collaborating with various teams to ensure a strong customer experience while driving both new logo acquisition and account expansion.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Remote work setup budget
  • Monthly wellness and communication stipend
  • Competitive, location-based pay
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant self-sourcing of pipeline (50%)
  • Complex sales cycles of 6-18 months may require patience and persistence
  • Cresta uses AI tools in recruiting, which may affect the application process
  • Candidates are not authorized to record interviews, which may be a consideration for some applicants
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