Account Executive - DACH

Apaleo is the world’s most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations. Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure enables hoteliers to customise their tech stack, automate routine work, and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences, powered by best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents that adapt to every stay.

This is a full-cycle sales role with real ownership. You'll find, develop, and close strategic and mid-market accounts across DACH, from first conversation to signed contract. You'll sell into hotel groups, serviced apartment operators, and forward-thinking hospitality businesses that are ready to leave their old PMS behind.

You'll work closely with our partner ecosystem to co-sell and accelerate deals, and you'll be a genuine voice for Apaleo in the market — building relationships that go beyond the transaction.

• →Running the full sales cycle, prospecting, discovery, demo, negotiation, close
• →Owning and developing 30–40% of your own pipeline through outbound and network-driven activity
• →Selling to C-suite and operational decision-makers, helping them understand what a best-of-breed approach actually means in practice
• →Navigating complex buying processes that span HQ, Operations, IT, and Finance
• →Co-selling with Apaleo's ecosystem of app and implementation partners to accelerate deals and add customer value
• →Using tools like HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Modjo.ai, and Zoom to work smart and move fast

• Proven B2B SaaS sales experience, you know how to run a deal and close it
• Experience selling complex solutions to non-technical buyers, ideally in hospitality, travel, or an adjacent industry
• Genuine curiosity about hospitality, you want to understand how the industry works, not just sell into it
• The ability to navigate long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles without losing momentum
• Fluency in German and English, this is non-negotiable for the DACH market, additional language a plus.
• A self-starter mindset, you thrive with ownership and don't need hand-holding

• A Diverse & International Team - Work alongside passionate professionals from over 20 nationalities, bringing unique perspectives and experiences to shape the future of hospitality tech.
• Growth & Development - As we scale, so do your opportunities. You'll benefit from 360° feedback reviews, a dedicated learning budget, and plenty of chances to take on more responsibility. Our evolving career framework ensures you can grow your skills, advance your career, and make a real impact.
• Autonomy & Ownership - Great ideas can come from anywhere. We empower you to take responsibility, make decisions, and contribute directly in an environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.
• Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech - Be part of a fast-growing scale-up transforming an entire industry. From day one, your work drives real impact — and you'll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life.
• Competitive & Fair Compensation - Great work deserves great pay. Our salaries are benchmarked to ensure fairness across all roles and teams, and we recognise and reward performance.

• A Diverse & International Team: Work alongside passionate professionals from over 20 nationalities, bringing unique cultural perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to shape the future of hospitality tech.
• Growth & Development: As we scale, so do your opportunities. You’ll benefit from 360° feedback reviews, a dedicated learning budget, and plenty of chances to take on more responsibility. Our evolving career framework ensures you have increasing opportunities to learn new skills, advance your career, and make an impact.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Great ideas can come from anywhere. We empower you to take responsibility, make decisions, and contribute directly in an environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.
• Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech: Be part of a fast-growing scale-up transforming the hospitality industry. From day one, your work drives real impact and you’ll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life.
• Competitive & Fair Compensation: We believe great work deserves great pay. Our salaries are competitive and guided by benchmarking data to ensure fairness across all roles and teams. We make sure to recognize and reward performance and contribution.