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How to Apply for Senior Account Executive - SaaS Climate Impact (m/w/d) - 100% Remote möglich

at Global Changer

🏢 About Global Changer

Global Changer is an efficient platform guiding B2B companies to swift Net-Zero emissions with automated data solutions. They offer a 100% remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere while making a tangible impact on climate change. The company is founder-led, providing a dynamic environment where your sales insights directly shape processes.

About This Role

As Senior Account Executive, you'll own the entire sales cycle for high-quality inbound leads (~90%), focusing on closing deals with senior stakeholders. Your work directly accelerates the adoption of climate tech, helping companies achieve net-zero faster. You'll collaborate closely with founders to refine sales strategies and identify upsell opportunities.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day reviewing inbound leads and prioritizing outreach. Conduct 2-3 discovery calls with qualified prospects, uncovering their carbon reporting needs. In the afternoon, demo the platform to senior executives, handle objections, and collaborate with founders on pipeline strategy. End the day updating CRM and preparing follow-ups.

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🎯 Who Global Changer Is Looking For

  • Proven 3+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience with a strong track record of closing deals, especially from inbound leads.
  • Native-level German (C2) and fluent English (C1) to communicate effectively with DACH-based clients and international stakeholders.
  • Deep passion for sustainability and climate action, with the ability to connect the product's impact to customer needs.
  • Comfortable using CRM tools and conducting structured discovery calls to analyze complex buying processes.

📝 Tips for Applying to Global Changer

1

Highlight specific examples of closing inbound leads in your resume, including deal sizes and conversion rates.

2

Mention any experience with climate tech or sustainability topics, even if from personal projects or volunteering.

3

Tailor your cover letter to show you understand the company's mission and how your sales skills drive net-zero goals.

4

Prepare to discuss your CRM proficiency; mention specific tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and how you used them to manage pipelines.

5

Since the role is remote, emphasize your self-discipline and experience working asynchronously with global teams.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for climate change and how this role aligns with your personal values.', 'Concrete examples of managing full-cycle sales with inbound leads, including closing techniques.', 'Your ability to communicate with senior executives in German and English, tailoring messages to their priorities.', 'Your eagerness to collaborate with founders to optimize sales processes and drive upsell opportunities.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand Global Changer's specific approach to automated carbon accounting and how it differs from competitors like Plan A or Climatiq.
  • → Read recent case studies or testimonials from their B2B clients to grasp the value proposition.
  • → Look up the founders' backgrounds and any interviews they've given about the company's vision.
  • → Familiarize yourself with EU climate regulations (e.g., CSRD) that drive demand for their platform.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with inbound sales: how do you prioritize and convert leads?
2 How do you structure a discovery call to uncover buying processes and stakeholder needs?
3 Describe a time you upsold or expanded an account; what was your approach?
4 Why are you passionate about climate tech, and how does Global Changer stand out to you?
5 How do you handle objections from senior executives regarding cost or ROI of sustainability solutions?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on closing skills without showing you understand the climate tech industry and its unique sales challenges.
  • Avoid generic statements about sustainability; be specific about how you've contributed to environmental goals.
  • Don't neglect to mention your language proficiency; failing to highlight native German and fluent English could disqualify you.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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