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Founding Account Executive, Benelux

Telnyx
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of enterprise sales experience selling into the Benelux market
  • Proven track record of consistently exceeding quota ($1M+ deals)
  • Experience selling to both executive and technical buyers
  • Hunter mentality with a focus on outbound, in-person selling
  • Strong consultative selling skills
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies (MEDDPICC, Challenger, SPIN, etc.)
Nice to have
  • Fortune 500 or large enterprise new business sales experience in Benelux
  • Complex sales cycles including RFPs, POCs, and competitive bake-offs
  • C-Level selling experience
  • Understanding of SIP trunking, phone number provisioning, carrier networks, or AI/ML platforms
  • Established relationships in the Amsterdam enterprise ecosystem
What the job really is

As a Founding Account Executive at Telnyx, you will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of 30-40 enterprise accounts in the Benelux region, focusing on turning these accounts into production customers. You will collaborate closely with a Forward Deployed Engineer to design solutions and manage the full sales cycle, emphasizing production outcomes rather than individual products. This role involves establishing executive relationships, conducting in-person visits, and developing local references to support future sales efforts.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant travel across the Benelux region
  • This is a founding role, which may come with both opportunities and uncertainties
  • Emphasis on building local references and case studies may require additional effort in the initial phase
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