Account Executive - DACH (Germany, Switzerland or Austria based)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Location: Kassel, GermanyReports to: VP EMEA & APAC

Key Responsibilities

• Market responsibility, sales planning and development of new sales strategies
• Supporting and expanding existing business relationships, directly with end customers, through strategic partnerships, and via SME resellers and distributors
• Identification of trends and development of new market potential and customer segments
• Developing and implementing sales and market strategies for the DACH region, with particular focus on Defencem, National Security and Public Safety
• Delivering strategies and tactics to maximise the potential for Dedrone solutions through existing Axon relationships, experience and their network, across both commercial and government verticals
• Processing enquiries and working closely with the wider EMEA/APAC/US sales, product and development teams on strategic projects

What You Bring

• Degree in engineering, business studies, or comparable qualification
• Successful track record in sales requiring technical explanation (with management responsibility), preferably in the military technology or public safety sector
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Mission driven, outcomes focussed, collaborative and team-oriented
• Mature, self starter, structured and transparent working style
• Strong negotiating skills as well as an engaging and confident appearance
• Excellent networking skills and an ability to operate at tactical, operational and strategic levels
• Business fluent in written and spoken English
• Experienced with CRM systems (Salesforce)

Benefits that Benefit You

• Varied work across multiple verticals and sectors, in a rapidly expanding market with outstanding potential for growth
• Strong, stable relationships with existing customers
• Creative freedom to define and refine GTM and sales strategy
• TOP employer with award (2024: Best Places to Work / Top 100 Inspiring Work Places)
• Flexible working hours, including home office
• Attractive compensation with performance-related bonuses and commission

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.