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Senior Account Executive, Germany PUBSEC (Berlin, Germany)

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Salary
€250K – €280K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 10+ yrs
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Berlin, Germany, this full-time Senior Account Executive role focuses on driving sales within public sector agencies and suits a professional with extensive government sales experience. The position involves managing the entire sales lifecycle for defense, federal civilian, and local government accounts across the region.

Role Overview

The Senior Account Executive position at Cohere centers on business development and revenue generation within the German public sector. The professional in this role takes full ownership of the sales funnel, working independently to build territory growth from the ground up while coordinating closely with internal departments like engineering, marketing, and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

Drive net-new customer acquisition through targeted outbound activity, senior leader engagement, and relationship building across Germany.
Develop and execute a regional sales plan, prioritizing accounts and opportunities in collaboration with leadership.
Act as a trusted advisor to public sector prospects by understanding goals and shaping tailored artificial intelligence solutions.
Coordinate with channel partners, regional partners, and system integrators to scale outreach and maximize customer success.
Leverage executive-level relationships with government decision-makers to establish long-term partnerships.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to help prioritize enterprise and public-sector solutions.
Partner with sales development representatives and marketing to drive top-of-funnel activity.
Manage the full sales cycle including discovery, technical and business validation, proof-of-concept, procurement, and deal closing.

Requirements

Ten or more years of direct public sector sales experience in Germany with a track record of closing large annual quotas.
Deep knowledge of public sector procurement processes, budget cycles, and working with regional resellers.
Established network in Germany spanning federal agencies, prime contractors, and industry associations.
Background selling SaaS, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or enterprise software solutions to government clients.
High tolerance for ambiguity with the ability to operate as both a strategist and a hands-on builder.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple stakeholders across fast-moving transactions.
Proficiency in both English and German languages.
Must be based in Germany with the willingness to travel between twenty-five and thirty-five percent of the time.

Skills and Tools

SaaS Sales
AI/ML Software Solutions
Enterprise Software Sales
Outbound Prospecting
Territory Management
Public Sector Procurement

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of €250K to €280K.
Weekly lunch stipend equivalent to local currency.
Full health and dental benefits alongside a separate mental health budget.
Pension scheme, RRSP matching, and 401K support.
Parental leave top-up for up to six months for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits covering wellness, arts, workspace improvement, and education stipends.
Thirty working days of paid vacation.
Home office stipend and travel budget for visiting other company offices or annual offsites.

About the Company

Cohere operates as a security-first enterprise artificial intelligence company building foundation models and end-to-end products designed for business problems. The company maintains a global footprint with a headquarters in Toronto and major offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Cohere careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

The role is based in Berlin, Germany, with a requirement that the applicant live in Germany and travel 25% to 35% of the time.

What compensation and benefits are included?

The salary ranges from €250K to €280K. Benefits include health and dental coverage, mental health budget, pension and retirement matching, 30 days of paid vacation, parental leave top-ups, and stipends for lunch, home office setups, and continuous learning.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of direct public sector sales experience in Germany.

Are specific language proficiencies necessary?

Yes, proficiency in both English and German is essential for this position.

What does the role involve day-to-day?

The position involves owning the full sales cycle for German public sector accounts, outbound prospecting, partnering with system integrators, developing sales plans, and working with product teams to guide artificial intelligence solutions for government clients.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cohere careers page.

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