Commercial Account Executive | Benelux (Dutch or French speaking)

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 over 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 on LinkedIn , Instagram , and our Blog . Meet the team behind this journey We're looking for a Commercial Account Executive to help us accelerate growth across DeepL's commercial segment (up to 500 employees) in the Benelux region. In this role, you'll own the full sales cycle with a focus on bringing in new business — building real relationships with clients and helping them break down language barriers with our market-leading AI translation technology. The role can be based in London or Amsterdam. Your responsibilities Be a driving force in DeepL's growth by introducing our translation solutions to businesses across Benelux — helping them communicate across borders with confidence Become a trusted expert on our products and a genuine partner to customers, understanding their needs and finding the right solutions for them Guide prospects through the full sales cycle — from first conversation to close — with care, clarity and purpose Build and manage a healthy pipeline of new business, while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling Work collaboratively with our SDR, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to deliver a seamless experience for every prospect and customer Keep your pipeline organised and your forecasting sharp — tracking opportunities, use cases, timeframes, and next steps Contribute to a team culture where everyone's success is shared Qualities we look for 2+ years of full-cycle sales experience Background in software or SaaS sales is a plus — but a strong learning mindset matters just as much Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills — you know how to build trust and tell a compelling story Comfortable in a fast-moving environment and able to adapt when priorities shift A collaborative spirit — you enjoy lifting others up as much as you enjoy your own wins Fluency in Dutch OR French and English is essential 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. 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 br