Account Executive Mid Market - Benelux

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands;
Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium;
Paris, Paris, France

Since Alma's creation in 2018, its growth has been exponential: every month, hundreds of new merchants adopt our solutions and thousands of new customers use Alma for the first time.

As of today, Alma works with 16300+ merchants across 10 different European countries, and the acquisition of new Mid‑Market accounts in the international markets is one of our pivotal focuses. As an Account Executive Mid‑Market for the Benelux market
, you will not only support all merchants who express their wish to install Alma’s solutions and discover their own challenges but also play a crucial role in expanding our customer base and contribute directly to Alma’s sales success.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to evolve in your sales career and you are ready to take on a dynamic, entrepreneurial challenge and contribute to a rapidly growing market, this is your chance to become a key player at Alma.

About the mission

As an
Account Executive Mid‑Market working for the Benelux market
, your main responsibilities include:

• Managing the entire sales cycle (for both Outbound & Inbound) of new Mid‑Market accounts (turnovers between €10M-€250M) from prospecting, leads qualification to negotiation and contract signature
• Engaging with C‑Level Executives, acting as a trusted advisor to navigate their challenges and demonstrate the value of Alma’s solutions.
• Representing Alma at trade shows and conferences in Benelux and Europe.
• Contributing to the optimisation of internal processes to support Alma's scalability.
• Maximising Alma’s take rate by ensuring activated merchants are fully optimised.
• Organising and tracking all sales activities via our CRM.

About you

You will be a good fit for the role if you have:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in similar roles (excluding internships & apprenticeships), with a proven track record in B2B software sales.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (mandatory).
• Excellent communication skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of navigating the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, with experience in negotiation and contract signing.
• Strong organisational and structured approach to understanding the complexities of retailers' needs, with a high level of accountability and a methodical approach to ensure consistent follow‑ups with prospects until closing.
• Strong sales orientation with an energetic approach.
• Excellent analytical mindset.
• Self‑driven, curious and proactive.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Well‑organised with a structured approach.

What would make you stand out from the crowd?

• Experience in the Payment / BNPL / E‑commerce industry.
• Proficiency in using tools such as Salesforce, Sales Loft, or Modjo for efficient lead management and outreach.

About the recruitment process

• Phone interview with Recruiter (30 mins)
• Remote interview with Hiring manager (60 mins)
• Remote / On‑site Business case study presentation (60 mins)
• On‑site Final interviews with VP Sales (30 mins) & the team (30 mins)
• Reference Check