Account Executive (AE) job opportunity at OTIV.



Date2025-05-12T09:26:37.000Z bot
OTIV Account Executive (AE)
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: Full-time
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Who we are  OTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. We are on a mission to increase safety and efficiency of railway operations by teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. By making trains more efficient and safer, we actively contribute to a modal shift and a greener future. We bring this vision to life by a unique focus on the most challenging environments such as cities, shunting yards and industrial sites. Thanks to high-profile partners and world-leading clients such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF Group, ArcelorMittal and CAF we deliver the future of railway operations today. OTIV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. OTIV strives to create an environment in which all employees feel confident in their ability to bring their authentic selves to work and secure collaborating with colleagues and customers. What you will do As Account Executive (AE) at OTIV, you will take charge of managing and growing relationships with key accounts across Europe, driving business expansion and delivering solutions that meet client needs. You will engage with major rail operators, industrial customers, and rolling stock manufacturers, working closely with these stakeholders to identify synergies and transform them into valuable, long-term partnerships. As a strategic and data-driven professional, you will navigate complex sales cycles and lead contract negotiations with senior executives, ensuring successful partnerships and customer satisfaction. As part of the Sales Team, you’ll be a vital contributor in shaping OTIV's future in the rail industry! Tasks and responsibilities As an AE at OTIV you will Build and manage lasting relationships with strategic accounts across various European industries. Drive the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to contract signature, while focusing on customer success and long-term relationships. Independently negotiate contracts and manage high-level customer relationships, connecting with C-level executives. Feed market and customer insights into OTIV’s product development processes to continuously innovate. Conduct product demonstrations at customer’s sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, finance) to ensure smooth project execution. Represent OTIV at events and fairs to grow presence and network. Degree in business administration, (industrial) engineering, or similar 5+ year of experience in a full cycle sales role, preferably in tech and B2B sales. Proven track record of managing large accounts and driving complex sales cycles. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders. Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a focus on results and customer success. Fluency in English, Dutch and French. Any other European language is a strong plus. Hands-on / self-driven mentality and analytical / data-driven mindset. Enthusiasm for & interest in cutting-edge technology. Nice to have: Knowledge of and experience in the fields of logistics, railway, self-driving technology or software/platform-as-a-service businesses is a strong plus. Experience of working in a fast-paced scale-up environment is a strong plus.

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