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Account Director - Europe

CognitionBerlinSales
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
20 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Cognition in Berlin is seeking an Account Director for a full-time Sales position to lead enterprise customer acquisition and revenue growth. This role suits a driven professional with a strong technical background who wants to accelerate the adoption of groundbreaking applied AI software.

Role Overview

As an Account Director, the individual will oversee the complete sales cycle from prospecting to closing and activation for clients ranging from early-stage businesses to massive enterprises. This position acts as a vital link between the market and the internal product team, feeding valuable user insights directly back to engineering. By joining the company in Berlin, the selected candidate will play a central part in expanding the footprint of Devin, the world's first AI software engineer, across the European market.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end sales pipeline, driving revenue and securing enterprise agreements.
Engage with complex buyer groups, including C-suite executives, technical decision-makers, legal counsel, and procurement teams.
Design and execute strategies for product demonstrations, pipeline generation, and deal closures.
Identify and validate major technical use cases for Devin within large technology organizations.
Relay detailed client feedback to product and engineering divisions to guide ongoing development.

Requirements

Proven background in successfully selling complex, highly technical solutions to enterprise buyers.
Direct technical background, such as previous experience as a software engineer, sales engineer, or forward-deployed engineer, or an exceptional capacity to grasp intricate technical obstacles.
Ability to excel, move quickly, and assume broader responsibilities within an ambiguous and fast-moving startup environment.

Nice to Have

Prior experience as a startup founder.
Track record of successfully navigating and closing large, intricate enterprise software transactions.
Academic background in computer science or hands-on software engineering prior to transitioning into customer-facing go-to-market roles.
Highly competitive mindset with a passion for high-intensity workplaces.

Skills and Tools

Enterprise sales and pipeline management
Technical product demonstrations
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product teams
C-level stakeholder management

About the Company

Cognition is an applied AI lab recognized for creating Devin, the premier AI software engineer. The enterprise is driven by a talent-dense group of competitive programmers, former founders, and industry veterans hailing from leading AI pioneers. The team focuses on solving immense real-world challenges through advanced artificial intelligence.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cognition careers page to submit their application.

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary focus of the Account Director role?

The Account Director is responsible for sourcing, closing, and activating enterprise customers, managing the entire sales cycle, and providing critical product feedback to the internal team.

Where is this position located?

This full-time role is based in Berlin.

What kind of technical background is required?

Candidates need a track record of selling deeply technical products and should ideally have technical experience as a software engineer, sales engineer, or forward-deployed engineer, or possess an exceptional ability to learn complex technical concepts.

Who makes up the team at Cognition?

The team includes world-class competitive programmers, former startup founders, and leaders from cutting-edge AI organizations.

How should I apply for this position?

Candidates should apply directly through the official Cognition careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cognition careers page.

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