Full-Time

New Business Account Executive

Updated on 9/3/2026

Keyloop

Keyloop

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive retail technology platform and ecosystem

No salary listed

Weimar, Germany

Remote

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
CRM
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Fluency in German and Dutch.
  • A minimum of 8 years of business-to-business sales experience in the automotive industry.
  • Experience using artificial intelligence in sales to enhance sales functionality and capability.
  • A proven track record of existing-business sales in a technology-solution sales environment where return on investment was based on business-process change or optimization.
  • A professional, structured sales approach incorporating prospecting, contact management, qualification, presentation, objection handling, and closing techniques.
  • Ability to analyze a market objectively and identify relevant target prospects.
  • Ability to develop existing accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
  • Ability to analyze client data and market trends to drive business growth.
  • Well-developed commercial and financial acumen.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • High computer literacy and familiarity with customer relationship management and sales-force automation systems.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute account strategies to maximize client satisfaction and retention.
  • Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and new prospects in Germany and across the DACH region.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for key automotive clients and major dealer groups, ensuring seamless communication and service delivery.
  • Build relationships with key decision-makers and communicate how Keyloop drives measurable business impact while aligning global account strategy with localized priorities.
  • Analyze market trends and client feedback to inform product development and innovation.
  • Manage contract negotiations, renewals, and upselling of additional services.
  • Collaborate with sales, product, and technical teams to meet client needs.
  • Manage every stage of the sales funnel, including prospecting, qualifying, and closing solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Develop multi-year strategic account plans aligned with customer priorities and Keyloop goals.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of customer operations, dealership workflows, dynamics, and growth plans.
  • Prepare regular reports on account performance and progress toward targets.
  • Use strategic thinking to increase productivity year over year and facilitate double-digit business growth and share of wallet.

Keyloop provides software platforms for automotive retailers and OEMs, covering the full retail journey from showroom to workshop. Its integrated suite spans sales, service, inventory, parts, finance workflows, and customer data, working together in a single platform used across 90+ countries by 20,000+ retailers and 80 OEMs. The system connects dealers, OEMs, and customers to create cohesive experiences and share data across departments. Its goal is to improve efficiency, raise customer satisfaction, and grow margins by leveraging connected data and a unified technology stack.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hungerford, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Motortech.ai acquisition completed April 2026 expands AIME across Fusion's Vehicle, Acquisition, and Sales Hubs.
  • Sales Hub launched April 2026 in Canada, with UK pilots beginning July 2026.
  • Michael Cox joined February 2026 as CFO and COO, strengthening operational discipline.

What critics are saying

  • Motortech.ai integration through Q1 2026 risks delay, mismatch, and dealer adoption friction.
  • Sales Hub pilots start July 2026; UK rollout slips if dealers reject workflow change.
  • Private-equity ownership pressures execution; missed Fusion milestones weaken Keyloop against Cox Automotive.

What makes Keyloop unique

  • Fusion spans demand, supply, operations, and ownership across 20,000 retailers and 80 OEMs.
  • Sales Hub unifies leads, finance, trade-ins, signatures, and WhatsApp inside one workflow.
  • Keyloop embeds AI through AIME and Kara, using dealer data and Salesforce Agentforce.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

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