Senior Account Executive – Commercial

Company: SAS Institute
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you drive software revenue and strategic outcomes for key commercial accounts, shaping clients’ data and AI strategies and modernizing solutions. You’ll engage cross-functionally with C-level stakeholders to expand enterprise relationships in Travel & Transportation across BE/NL, contributing to growth and industry leadership. The position blends strategic account management with complex SaaS sales in a hybrid setup. You will partner with teams to craft compelling value and pricing negotiations, influencing long-term strategic decisions.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary package
  • fringe benefits
  • hybrid work model
  • flexible environment

Responsibilities

  • Achieve software revenue targets and meet business objectives
  • Engage targeted customers and prospects to position SAS solutions
  • Develop strategies to modernize engagement for strategic clients
  • Build and maintain relationships with C-level decision-makers
  • Provide industry, business, and tech expertise to close deals in the territory
  • Support lead generation and integrate strategies into account plans
  • Develop opportunities and create compelling proposals, collaborating with internal teams
  • Support closing of complex sales and assist with pricing and licensing negotiations

Key requirements

  • 8+ years of experience selling complex SaaS software and services to business and IT stakeholders
  • Proven track record opening new logos and developing enterprise accounts
  • Experience in account mapping and navigating complex ecosystems
  • Ability to analyze territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to translate technical concepts for SAS users
  • Knowledge of SaaS complex solution sales with awareness of data analytics, AI and Generative AI trends
  • Experience in areas like Customer Engagement, Data & AI Productivity and Decisioning, Risk Management, Revenue Assurance, Supply Chain Analytics or Cloud Optimization preferred
  • Fluent in Dutch and English
  • Equivalent mix of education, training and experience considered
  • Sales planning
  • Customer centricity
  • Relationship building
  • SaaS complex solution sales
  • Data analytics awareness
  • Generative AI trends

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Posted: November 1st, 2026