Full-Time

Account Executive

m/f/d

DataGuard

DataGuard

51-200 employees

Data protection and GDPR compliance services

No salary listed

London, UK + 2 more

More locations: Berlin, Germany | Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Hybrid role; some on-site days in Munich, London or Berlin.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Lead Generation
Forecasting

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Requirements
  • University degree in business, economics, marketing or comparable
  • At least 2 years of experience in a B2B SaaS closing role
  • Compelling sales track record with consistent quota achievement
  • Proficient in lead generation via outbound
  • Excellent skills in addressing business leaders and client-side functional managers involved in the decision-making process (MEDDIC)
  • Analytical skills combined with a getting-things-done attitude and enthusiasm, as well as a confident and poised demeanour
  • Team player, willing to learn from others and to share own experiences
  • German skills at native speaker level as well as very good English skills
Responsibilities
  • You strategically position DataGuard multi suite hybrid solution with decision makers, driving new business growth in the SMB and Midmarket segment
  • You manage the entire sales process, ensuring a seamless transition to our Customer Success Team
  • You craft compelling sales plans, unlocking untapped opportunities in your territory
  • You drive our revenue forward with a dynamic, multi-touch channel approach, always maintaining a robust pipeline
  • You document activities in our CRM system, ensuring data accuracy always
  • You forecast future revenue (ARR) with precision, contributing to long-term growth
  • You consistently surpass your individual quota, redefining success in sales and climbing the career ladder quickly

Dataguard provides data protection and GDPR compliance solutions for businesses of all sizes. It combines data protection management software with advisory consulting to help organizations safeguard privacy and meet regulatory requirements. The product suite includes subscription-based software that helps clients manage data security, privacy impact assessments, policy enforcement, and ongoing compliance tracking, augmented by consulting services to tailor controls and processes to each organization. Unlike firms that only offer software or only offer consulting, Dataguard delivers an end-to-end approach that integrates technology with expert guidance for both SMEs and large corporations across multiple industries. The company’s goal is to help clients securely manage their data and maintain continuous compliance with GDPR and related privacy regulations.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$80.4M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Board-level compliance demand from NIS2 and EU AI Act expands budgets.
  • Channel partnerships and Microsoft Purview integrations can accelerate enterprise distribution.
  • International footprint enables localized compliance content for country-specific regulatory requirements.

What critics are saying

  • Microsoft Purview bundles can compress midmarket demand for standalone compliance workflows.
  • Oracle Data Guard creates persistent search confusion and weakens lead generation.
  • Consulting-heavy delivery can outgrow software margins as international expansion accelerates.

What makes DataGuard unique

  • AI-powered compliance platform combines software automation with expert consultancy.
  • Supports ISO 27001, NIS2, TISAX, SOC 2, and EU AI Act.
  • Trusted by 4,000+ organizations across 50+ countries, including Scout24 and FreeNow.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%