Account Executive - DACH

Apaleo is the world's most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations. Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure enables hoteliers to customise their tech stack, automate routine work, and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences, powered by best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents that adapt to every stay. The role This is a full-cycle sales role with real ownership. You'll find, develop, and close strategic and mid-market accounts across DACH, from first conversation to signed contract. You'll sell into hotel groups, serviced apartment operators, and forward-thinking hospitality businesses that are ready to leave their old PMS behind. You'll work closely with our partner ecosystem to co-sell and accelerate deals, and you'll be a genuine voice for Apaleo in the market — building relationships that go beyond the transaction. What you'll be doing Running the full sales cycle, prospecting, discovery, demo, negotiation, close Owning and developing 30–40% of your own pipeline through outbound and network-driven activity Selling to C-suite and operational decision-makers, helping them understand what a best-of-breed approach actually means in practice Navigating complex buying processes that span HQ, Operations, IT, and Finance Co-selling with Apaleo's ecosystem of app and implementation partners to accelerate deals and add customer value Using tools like HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Modjo.ai , and Zoom to work smart and move fast What you bring Proven B2B SaaS sales experience, you know how to run a deal and close it Experience selling complex solutions to non-technical buyers, ideally in hospitality, travel, or an adjacent industry Genuine curiosity about hospitality, you want to understand how the industry works, not just sell into it The ability to navigate long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles without losing momentum Fluency in German and English, this is non-negotiable for the DACH market, additi