Strategic Account Executive, Germany (Ent Industry)

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.*Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.An overview of this roleAs a Strategic Account Executive, you will own a portfolio of Industry strategic customers and prospects in the south of Germany, helping them get the most value from GitLab’s AI-powered DevSecOps platform. You’ll break into net new enterprise accounts and expand GitLab’s footprint within existing customers, using a consultative approach to understand their business needs and guide successful adoption and expansion of GitLab. You’ll work closely with pre- and post-sales teams and strategic channel partners to drive full-cycle sales, from prospecting and qualification through rollout, usage, and long-term growth, while acting as the voice of your customers by feeding their feedback and product ideas into GitLab’s public issue tracker.ResponsibilitiesManage and support GitLab Industry ENT accountsDevelop account plans to sell to focus customers based on their business needsUtilize a consultative approach with value selling up to customer ROI and Business Case approachManage the end to end sales process through engagement of appropriate resources such as Solutions Architects, Customer Success Managers, Professional Services, Marketing, Executives, Partners, and the ChannelLeverage solution selling expertise to respond efficiently to customer needs and identify business potential in order to build a strategic, long-term partnership with your customersConduct sales activities including prospecting and developing opportunities in Strategic accounts, create future project pipeline with individual outreach activitiesLead the BDR activities to your accounts with dedicated customer approach and outreach activities to create future PipeGenDiscuss business issues with prospect and develop a formal quote, a written sales proposal or a formal sales presentation addressing their business needsContribute to root cause analysis on wins/lossesExpand knowledge of industry as well as the competitive posture of the companyCommunicate lessons learned to the team, including account managers, the marketing team, and the technical teamProvide account leadership and direction in the pre- and post-sales processEnsure the successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products through strong account management activities and coordination with pre-and-post sales engineering and support resourcesRequirementsBuilds a deep understanding of the customer, including an understanding of their KPI's and develops plans in anticipation of the customer’s business strategies and goalsStrong usage of AI for strong efficiency and productivity aligned with strategic thinking for customer growth strategyExperienced selling into complex Enterprise organizationsDemonstrate consistent results and overachievement of quotaExcellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to C-Level executivesExperience with solutions selling and positioning value to customers based on their needsDeep understanding of with Git, Software Development Tools, Application Lifecycle ManagementAbility to use GitLabFlexible management of temporary workload peeksAbility to travel if needed and comply with the company’s travel policyYou share our values, and work in accordance with those valuesHow GitLab Supports Full-Time EmployeesBenefits to support your health, finances, and well-beingFlexible Paid Time Off Team Member Resource GroupsEquity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase PlanGrowth and Development FundParental LeavePlease note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that pe