Enterprise Account Executive - APAC

MEET DEEPL DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination. WHAT SETS US APART What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog. MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THIS JOURNEY We're looking for a motivated self-starter to help us rapidly grow our Enterprise footprint across the APAC region, with a focus on markets including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. You'll be responsible for building relationships with enterprise businesses across APAC, with a focus on both winning new business and maximizing expansion. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - You will be at the forefront of DeepL's rapid growth and present our market-leading translation service to clients in order to eliminate their language barriers - Become an ambassador for DeepL's products and an expert on our customers' needs in order to troubleshoot and rapidly resolve inquiries - As a trusted partner to potential new business and incoming customers, you will qualify and convert leads and manage the entire sales cycle - You strive to meet and exceed monthly activity, pipeline, and revenue goals. Additionally, you'll provide regular reporting of your pipeline and accurate forecasting through Salesforce - Build a pipeline of new business, and pursue upselling and cross-selling opportunities within your APAC territory - Collaborate with regional partners and channel businesses to drive pipeline and revenue across APAC - Arranging and leading meetings with Executives and Senior Managers will be a major part of your day, including in-person engagements and travel across the APAC region - Forecast and track all opportunity and customer details including use cases, purchase timeframes, and next steps - With your background knowledge, you'll be able to maintain and understand key industry trends and developments - You work closely with our diverse, international and welcoming teams from SDR to Marketing QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR - 5+ years of sales experience, ideally software or SaaS sales experience - Experience selling into and expanding large accounts as well as selling emerging technologies and winning new logos - You are known for consistently over-achieving against sales quotas - Ability to collaborate with and orchestrate cross-functional teams - You feel at home in a fast-paced start-up environment: you're able to shift priorities and adapt to dynamic situations - Full fluency in English (required); proficiency in Mandarin Chinese — is strongly preferred; Japanese is a plus but not required - You enjoy being part of a team and thrive by supporting your colleagues and collaborating with cross-functional teams WHAT WE OFFER - Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network. - Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together. - Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration. - Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future. - Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally. - Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity. - 20 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 20 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally. - Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way. If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you! WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER You are welcome at DeepL for who you are - we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.