Account Executive (BDA) - Amsterdam

Get to know us Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in a secure business collaboration market. Trusted by more than 2,000,000 users from 300,000 companies globally, we are on a mission to create more prosperity in the world by accelerating high-stakes business decisions. We achieve this by delivering extremely intuitive and robust software products that help people make impactful decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours: Ideals Virtual Data Room : A web-based cloud platform used by companies in a wide range of industries to ensure secure confidential document sharing for online due diligence, fundraising transactions, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other business goals. Ideals Board : A cloud platform with web and mobile applications used by board members, CEOs, executives, and corporate secretaries, to streamline governance and improve high-stake decisions in a fast, secure, and compliant way. The role To support expansion of the Ideals VDR line of business in the Netherlands, we are looking for our first Account Executive (net new logo sales) based in the Amsterdam area. Joining our EMEA Field Sales team, you will proactively prospect outbound opportunities, acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals. As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to new customers and oversee a pipeline of opportunities. Engaging proactively with C-suite and key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in the Netherlands market. Tech stack we use: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Amplemarket Why Ideals? Industry-leading sales culture : Ideals ranks among the Top-5% of companies on RepVue , as rated by sales professionals. You’ll be empowered with dedicated Sales Enablement, RevOps, Marketing support, and a structured onboarding ramp. Stable growth : You’ll join a profitable, bootstrapped SaaS company that is positioned to deliver 5x revenue expansion and reach unicorn status in the next 5 years. Sales motion built on regional nuance : You’ll be part of a European-headquartered org, with over 17 years of selling in the VDR business. You’ll drive GTM in the region we understand deeply, backed by a product that already powers 10%+ of global M&A activity. What you will do Build relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers in the Amsterdam area Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition Proactively build and manage a pipeline, working with strategic accounts in Netherlands and constantly developing new opportunities Actively contribute to the execution of the sales and marketing strategy Take part in arranging M&A community events, enhancing Ideals visibility Deliver compelling product presentations to clients Structure, negotiate, and close deals Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company's revenue What you bring 1+ years experience in a full 360 closing role within the B2B or professional services sector Experience in high-velocity sales environments and ability to effectively engage with C-level decision-makers A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing deals Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery Native-level proficiency in Dutch with advanced English (C1+ level) Nice to have SaaS and financial industries background What we offer We highly value our people, so we will empower you with all the resources and support to help you reach your full potential. For your best work Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday Home workplace budget Co-working expense coverage Individual IT budget for extra equipment Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools For your growth Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses Investment in external learning and development activities Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation Professional literature and subscriptions coverage Support of your passion as a speaker or writer Internal talent mobility opportunities For your well-being Tailored Wellness Package to support your physical and mental health Funding for sports competitions 25 business days of paid time off per year Paid health-related time off Extra perks Budget for team gatherings in global locations Generous internal referral program Our culture Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we are able to create a team where talents feel at ease and are able to work to the best of their abilities. Discover more Ideals is an equal opportunity employer Ideals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, or citizenship.