Account Executive

DataCamp is building the best platform to learn and teach data skills. We create technology for personalized learning experiences and bring the power of data fluency to millions of people around the world. Our learners get real hands-on experience by completing self paced, interactive data science courses, practice, and projects from the best instructors in the world, right in the browser.

We are an international team with backgrounds in education, data science, design, psychology, biology, linguistics, engineering and more. We are united by our passion for impacting the future of education.

About the role

As an Account Executive at DataCamp, you will be responsible for closing new business and the majority of your time will be spent on the hundreds of inbound leads we receive every month. Reporting to the Head of Sales EMEA, you will demo our product to potential customers, prepare customized proposals, document all your work in our CRM system, and be the face of DataCamp to new prospective clients.

As an Account Executive you will attend multiple trade shows per year and meet face to face with top prospects as needed. You will also solicit feedback from prospects on what tools they are currently using, what training goals they have, and what new courses and projects they would be looking for from DataCamp.  

The data science field is exploding so you will have a massive territory and there will be no cold-calling as DataCamp receives so many inbound leads and has 3+ million registered users to reach out to.

Your qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Excellent command of English
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; you can hold your own in meetings with C-suite representatives from prospective partners
• Creative problem solving abilities
• Has strong interpersonal skills and enjoys talking to new business prospects
• Is comfortable presenting in person and over the phone
• Is organized, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working in a quickly changing environment
• Has 2+ years of B2B sales experience and consistently exceeds sales goals

It’s a plus if:

• You have some SaaS experience
• You have familiarity with the data science field and typical data science workflows

What’s in it for you?

• A role at the center of the commercial business of a fast growing SAAS scale-up
• Stock options
• Flexible hours
• A competitive salary including fringe benefits
• International company retreats every 6 months
• Work with a great team (everyone says this, but we’re serious—we’re pretty great)

DataCamp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.