SaaS Account Executive (English/German, New business hunting role)
The posting
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We’ve learned that scammers are impersonating Commvault team members - including HR and leadership - via email or text. These bad actors may conduct fake interviews and ask for personal information, such as your social security number.
What to know
- Commvault does not conduct interviews by email or text.
- We will never ask you to submit sensitive documents (including banking information, SSN, etc) before your first day.
- Commvault recruiters may contact prospective candidates through LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms regarding career opportunities. If you are unsure whether a recruiting communication is legitimate, review the profile to ensure they have a badge verifying them as a Commvault employee.
If you suspect a recruiting scam, please contact us at wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) delivers continuous recovery for the AI era. We help organizations stay ready for constant disruption by returning critical data, applications, identities, and AI systems to a clean, trusted state. Our purpose-built recovery solutions span cloud-native and hybrid environments, leveraging AI to enable resilience at enterprise scale.
What you will do
Commvault is seeking a SaaS Velocity Account Executive to focus on acquiring new business. This role is crucial for driving the expansion of our SaaS offerings by targeting untapped and underpenetrated markets. The candidate will be responsible for the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to obtaining purchase orders, with a strong emphasis on self-generated pipeline through cold outreach.
This role is ideal for a goal-oriented individual with a hunter mentality who is adept at opening new markets and generating significant sales. If you are ready to take on the challenge of shaping the future landscape of SaaS sales at Commvault, apply today!
How you will make an impact
- Proactively identify and develop whitespace opportunities within the territory to land new accounts and expand market presence.
- Execute full sales cycle activities: from generating leads through cold and warm outreach, to negotiating and closing.
- Deliver compelling, customized sales presentations and product demonstrations to meet the unique needs of potential clients.
- Maintain a robust pipeline through consistent prospecting and networking, using detailed market analysis and targeting strategies.
- Work closely with channel partners to maximize coverage and penetration in assigned territories, co-selling to achieve sales quotas.
- Document all sales activity in the corporate CRM system, ensuring accurate tracking and follow-up of leads and opportunities.
- Achieve and exceed assigned sales targets, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities for account growth.
What you will need to be successful
- Preferred 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in a sales or account management hunting role.
- Bachelor’s degree in communication, Business, or a related field preferred but not essential.
- Demonstrated success in a sales role, with a heavy emphasis on cold calling and outbound sales strategies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SFDC, and customer engagement platforms.
- Exceptional negotiation and customer engagement skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Proven multitasking and time management skills, with the capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet sales targets.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively.
- High level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all business interactions.
- English and German language skills both written and verbal to near native/native C1 language skills.
You'll Love Working Here Because
- Amazing inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- International Sales Team based in Madrid, Spain
- High income earning opportunities based on self-performance Opportunity for Presidents Club
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
- Generous global benefits
How we’re working…Hybrid
As we continue to embrace the flexibility of both remote and in-office work, we expect the successful applicant to be working out of our Madrid office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and attend offsite meetings, events, partner sites as and when is necessary. This approach allows us to maintain a sense of collaboration and community while also benefiting from the advantages of remote work.
Please apply with an English resume
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Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.
Commvault’s goal is to make interviewing inclusive and accessible to all candidates and employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to participate in the interview process or apply for a position at Commvault, please email accommodations@commvault.com For any inquiries not related to an accommodation please reach out to wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com .
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Taken from Commvault's own posting, last seen live on 31 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 13 questions (1 written).
- 1.CountryPick one (63 options) · optional
- 2.Current Job TitleShort answer · optional
- 3.Work ExperienceWritten answer · optional
- 4.Additional SkillsShort answer · optional
- 5.Certifications or LicensesShort answer · optional
- 6.LanguagesPick one: NA · optional
- 7.Willingness to relocateYes or no · optional
- 8.Have you previously worked for this organizationYes or no · optional
- 9.Are you at least 18 years or older?Yes or no · optional
- 10.Are you eligible to work in the country for which this role is located?Yes or no · optional
- 11.Do you require sponsorship?Yes or no · optional
- 12.Do you have a family member who works at Commvault?Yes or no · optional
- 13.If yes, please provide the nameShort answer · optional
From Commvault's apply page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
About Commvault
Sells data recovery and cyber resilience software that restores enterprise data to a clean state across cloud and hybrid environments.
Pay schedule: Base pay plus earnings tied to individual performance, with Presidents Club, an employee stock purchase plan and MEDDIC training listed on its AE postings.
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