Account Executive

Company Overview

Planview has one mission: to close the gap between strategic intent and business outcome, providing the intelligence organizations need to act decisively.

As the global leader in Strategic Portfolio Management, Planview helps organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals, faster and smarter. Our comprehensive platform bring initiatives, investments, and resources into a continuous, connected model of the business: the actionable understanding leaders need to move decisively, keep teams and AI in lockstep, and know how their initiatives are performing.-now powered by Planview Anvi, our next-generation enterprise AI that delivers expert guidance, intelligent recommendations, and actionable insights, turning complex data into decisive action from strategy through execution.

Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Portfolio Management for the fifth consecutive year, we proudly serve more than 3,000 customers globally, including 45% of the Fortune 100-and more than 3 million users worldwide.

Why Join Planview?

At Planview, our people's connections drive our innovation and success. Our global team of 1,500+ employees work remotely and across offices in Austin, Vancouver, Hod HaSharon, Bangalore, Sydney, and Stockholm. We've built a world-class, connected culture rooted in shared values that empowers our teams to thrive and succeed from anywhere. When you join Planview, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a movement to transform how the world works.

Discover more about our portfolio at planview.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

The Opportunity

Unique, high-reward opportunity to grow your career as a Mid-Market Account Executive with Planview. This role is a great fit for an experienced, outcome-focused seller who enjoys navigating complex sales cycles, building relationships with multiple stakeholders, and connecting technology solutions to meaningful business outcomes.

You must be self-driven, curious, and energized by understanding customers' business challenges and finding ways to address them. You will manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery through negotiation and close, while also growing and expanding existing customer relationships. You should be comfortable engaging with champions and executive-level stakeholders, communicating complex ideas in a simple and compelling way, and clearly articulating the business value of our solutions.

You should also be comfortable delivering a basic product demonstration and partnering closely with Solution Consulting when deeper technical expertise is needed.

Previous formal training in a sales methodology is preferred, and we are committed to continuing to develop our team through ongoing training and coaching. As a result, you should have a strong desire for continuous improvement and be open to feedback.

Above all, you are a collaborative and adaptable seller who can thrive both independently and as part of a team, while reliably and accurately forecasting revenue. You will bring a proven track record of success in quota-carrying SaaS or technology sales and experience managing complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders. #LI-REMOTE

What You'll Do

• Develop new business and expand existing customer relationships across the German-speaking market
• Consistently generate pipeline through outbound prospecting and other demand-generation activities
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from discovery through close
• Build relationships with champions, business stakeholders, and CIO/VP-level executives
• Understand customer business priorities and challenges and connect them to measurable business outcomes
• Clearly communicate the value of Planview's solutions and differentiate business value from product functionality
• Deliver compelling presentations and basic product demonstrations, partnering with Solution Consulting for deeper technical requirements
• Develop business proposals aligned to customer needs and priorities
• Effectively manage multiple opportunities and customer relationships while adjusting priorities as needed
• Accurately forecast sales activity and revenue achievement in Salesforce
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to advance opportunities and deliver a strong customer experience

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• 3+ years of quota-carrying SaaS or technology sales experience
• Proven success managing complex sales cycles, prospecting, developing pipeline, and closing new business
• Experience selling to mid-market or enterprise organizations and engaging with multiple stakeholders, including executive-level decision-makers
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand customer challenges and connect solutions to business outcomes
• Experience managing and expanding existing customer relationships
• Experience selling into the German-speaking market; Germany, Switzerland, or Austria preferred
• Fluent/native-level German and strong English language skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Previous sales methodology training is preferred

Benefits at Planview

At Planview, you'll join our global team and culture which reflects the vibrant communities in which our employees live and work. To support you at Planview, you will enjoy:

• Unplugged Days: 4 company-wide paid days off per year to recharge and relax.
• Generous PTO offerings (region dependent).
• Region specific competitive benefit plans to support you at any life stage including parental leave, retirement, medical plans, wellness support, and remote work support.
• Paid time to volunteer through Planview's Force for Good Week.
• Employee Referral bonus program.
• Weekly office lunches for hybrid team members and social events.
• Flexible work hours/environment.

Now is a great time to join our team. If you are looking for a place to grow your career, innovate with best-in-class solutions, and build the future of connected work, Planview is the right place for you!

AI Use in Recruitment

Planview may employ AI-based tools to support certain recruiting activities, however all decisions affecting a candidate's application are made by a human recruiter or hiring manager. Planview is committed to complying with applicable AI regulations, including the EU AI Act and other emerging legislation in the jurisdictions in which we operate, and reviews its AI practices as these requirements evolve. Questions regarding the processing of your data may be directed to [email protected].