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Senior Account Executive, DACH
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LastPass is seeking a Senior Account Executive to grow new business and expand existing accounts across the German-speaking DACH market. The role owns a high-velocity, quota-carrying sales motion, including pipeline development, forecasting, consultative discovery, and closing upsell and cross-sell opportunities. Success depends on fluent German and English communication, structured territory and account planning, and effective use of channel and partner relationships. The AE will work closely with channel, product specialist, solutions consulting, and BDR teams while positioning secure-access solutions in a competitive cybersecurity market.
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I would segment accounts by ICP fit, security maturity, installed technology, revenue potential, and partner influence. I would then create account plans for priority targets, define multithreaded stakeholder maps, align BDR and channel actions, and review pipeline coverage and conversion data regularly to adjust focus.
I start by understanding the current access environment, business priorities, risks, and the operational impact of existing processes. I quantify the consequences of issues such as credential risk, shadow IT, poor user experience, or administrative overhead, then connect the solution to measurable security, productivity, and business outcomes.
I use clear stage-entry and exit criteria, verify stakeholder access and compelling events, and regularly inspect next steps, close dates, and risk factors. I combine CRM hygiene with deal reviews and historical conversion data so the forecast reflects evidence rather than optimism.
I would identify partners with strong customer relationships and relevant security expertise, align on joint account priorities, and establish a mutual value proposition and action plan. Throughout the cycle, I would maintain shared visibility on roles, customer messaging, technical validation, and next steps to avoid duplication and increase deal momentum.
I would return to the customer's highest-priority business and security outcomes rather than debate feature lists. By clarifying differentiated value, validating it with relevant use cases and stakeholders, and building a mutual success plan, I can help the customer evaluate alternatives against meaningful decision criteria.
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About LastPass
LastPass delivers Secure Access Essentials, helping individuals and organizations manage and protect access to AI, applications, and credentials straight from the browser. Trusted by more than 100,000 businesses and millions of users worldwide, LastPass blends strong security with everyday simplicity. From discovering unapproved AI and applications to reducing login friction and securing credentials across the business, LastPass delivers on its mission to give everyone seamless access to everything they need to work, move fast, and stay protected as their environments evolve.
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LastPass is looking for a Senior Account Executive, DACH:
In this role, your primary focus will be on building new business and driving upsell and cross-sell opportunities across our growing customer base. You will be well-positioned for success with the full collaborative support of dedicated Channel, Product Specialist, Solutions Consulting, and Business Development Representative teams.
About the team:
When you join our sales team, you’re showing people that their world can be as accessible as it is secure. You’ll be educating and empowering businesses to move confidently and securely through an always-on world and to keep their data safe and protected, with less effort and more peace of mind.
If you are passionate about complex problem solving and motivated by scale, then this is the role for you!
Who will you work with?
You’ll collaborate closely with a cohesive, cross-functional team that includes Channel, Product Specialists, Solutions Consulting, and Business Development Representatives. Working together toward shared revenue goals, you’ll benefit from a transparent, supportive environment where diverse expertise and open communication drive collective success and help you deliver meaningful outcomes for customers.
What are some of the exciting challenges you will be working on?
- Helping LastPass increase revenue growth by perfecting our sales process and achieving FY targets together as a team
- Enhancing our partner motion to drive co-sell and channel-led opportunities across your territory
- Obsessing over value creation in every customer interaction, from initial discovery through to close
- Maintaining a local focus on your territory while staying globally aware of news, trends, and shifts in the cybersecurity industry
- Managing and growing accounts through consultative, value-based selling across German-speaking markets
- Building and leveraging channel and partner relationships to amplify your reach and accelerate deal progression
- Staying ahead of competitive dynamics and customer pain points to position LastPass effectively in every conversation
What does it take to work at LastPass?
- Proven success in a high-velocity, quota-carrying role
- Strong pipeline management with the ability to consistently and accurately forecast
- Fluency in German and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages
- Experience managing a territory with a structured approach to account mapping and data-driven reporting
- A strong understanding of partner/channel programs and the ability to build and leverage those relationships
- A self-starter with strong time management skills and a high degree of accountability
- A competitive drive with a continuous pursuit of self-improvement and a solutions-oriented mindset
- A customer-focused approach, bringing genuine value to clients while contributing to shared team goals
It’s great, but not required:
- Ability to travel to partner/company events
- Ability to customize CRM reports to work efficiently with your territory data
- Previous experience with Clari, our internal forecasting tool
- Experience leveraging AI tools in a sales workflow (e.g., for research, prospecting, data analysis, messaging, or productivity improvements)
Why LastPass?
- The leader in secure access
- High-growth, collaborative environment with inclusive teams
- Remote-first culture
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off policies, including but not limited to: Quarterly Self-Care Days (4 extra paid days off annually) and Volunteer Days
- Parental leave
- Comprehensive health coverage, including dependents
- Home office setup support
- LastPass Families free account for up to 5 members
- Continuous learning and development opportunities, including an annual learning stipend to invest in your growth
- Peer-to-peer recognition through Quantum Workplace
- Employee Assistance Program for well-being support
- Remote work stipend to support your home office needs
- Short-Term or Remote-Centric Work Arrangements for added flexibility
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