Senior Account Executive / Business Development Director

What Cognite is: Relentless to achieve

Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI, and data solutions that solve the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, including low-code AI agents, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements.

We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward - not backwards - you’ll feel right at home here.

Our Moonshot is bold: Unlock $100B in customer value by 2035, and redefine how global industry works. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we will forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

How you’ll demonstrate Ownership

Qualifying and closing existing in-flight deals

Through active prospecting, generate new pipeline and provide insights and advise to prospective clients on how Cognite’s solutions will address the most important areas of their value chain.

Developing direct relationships with key stakeholders in Digital, IT, Business etc, including C-suite relationships in assigned priority accounts

Leading qualified opportunities coordinating with, internal Tech Sales, Services, Product Management, Dealdesk, Executives and partners etc.

Building and executing effective account and opportunity pursuit and close plans

Meeting and exceeding sales targets

Maintaining accurate forecasts

Maintaining detailed account and close plans

Be “on the road” a lot. It is expected that as an Account Executive you will spend 40-50% of your time on client sites, conferences, events or other activities.

The Impact you bring to Cognite

4-7 years of experience in a high-paced environment (e.g. business development, start-up, sales, consulting, strategy, or similar).

High level of energy, drive, ambition, and ability to thrive in ambiguity.

Curiosity and coachability – eager to learn, willing to take feedback, and open to new ways of working.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills including comfort with numbers and business cases – Excel/PowerPoint savvy.

Detail oriented, strong relationship-building skills and a focus on a high level of customer service.

Self-motivated, who can work independently and proactively to resolve issues and take ownership of processes and results with minimal supervision.

Familiarity and high interest in relevant technology, such as Big Data, IoT, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Business Intelligence.

Required Qualifications

Previous training in Command of the Message, MEDDPICC and Salesforce is a plus, but not a requirement.

Proven experience of selling at C-Level both in business and IT is an advantage, but not required.

Fluency in German and English are required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills.

Preferred Experience

Minimum Bachelor’s degree. A relevant Master’s degree is preferred.

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Impact 2025

Cognite's Industrial AI: Moonshot

We’re globally recognized domain experts with an international presence that spans Phoenix, Houston, Oslo Tokyo, Bengaluru, and Abu Dhabi.

Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.