Regional Account Manager (German) - Global Clients Program (9 months FTC) at LinkedIn

Munich, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account management, Sales, Relationship management, Solution selling, Strategic planning, Talent solutions, Customer engagement, Forecasting, CRM, Negotiation, Communication, Data analysis, Presentation skills, Business acumen, Growth mindset, Client relations

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. Job Description This role will be based in Munich or Berlin, Germany. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. We are looking for a Regional Account Manager (German speaking) to join our Global Clients Program (GCP) in growing and maintaining relationships with our most strategic global customers. You will be responsible for learning the entire suite of LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions, understanding how they are used and valued by our customers, and making compelling recommendations for additional investments and renewals in LinkedIn. You will be responsible for a book of current customers, involvement in large centralized global contracts and outbound activity within the long tail of your portfolio. You will partner with a select group of global clients to identify solutions that can help them achieve their business and talent objectives. Although you strive to meet and exceed quota, you will always act in the best interest of the customer. Responsibilities: Develop territory and strategic account plans in collaboration with your Global Client Director (GCD) deliver growth Apply solutions expertise across our Talent, and Learning product solutions offerings On a weekly basis, plan and prioritize your book, activities, and meetings to ensure you are focused on your largest opportunities Understand your customer’s business and objectives through detailed discovery Gain commitment and buy-in of customers and prospects to proactively grow the account off-cycle by selling new solutions, add-ons, and renewals Invest in meaningful relationships with economic buyers and advisors in your accounts by providing high-quality customer engagement activities (training, quarterly business reviews) on the solutions in which they have already invested Build custom presentations and demonstrations based on customer defined objectives and goals versus needs Be open, collaborative, and customer-focused in all communications and transactions with your global account team and clients Close all orders with the larger LinkedIn investment in mind and provide post-contract support to ensure product delivery and satisfaction Demonstrate sales operational excellence by using our CRM tracking activities and, most importantly, forecasting In your first 12 months in this role, you will accomplish: Over-attainment of individual quota targets while understanding how your efforts contributed to the wider account team success A deep understanding of some of LinkedIn’s most complex global accounts, how to plan and prioritize across this complexity and significantly increased business acumen An understanding of how to manage & deliver to value for long-term partnerships and at the long-tail to support broader account-based objectives Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in customer facing, quota carrying sales, account, or relationship management roles Business fluency in English and German Preferred Qualifications: Experience selling to EVPs, CXOs and end-users (in the same sales cycle) in both individual and team sales environments Experience Excel & PP Experience in solution selling to global/multi-national customers, with complex organization structure. Experience closing new business and managing existing accounts Background in working with complex requirements and crafting custom solutions Ability to translate data and insights into crisp and relevant customer narratives Demonstrated ability to generate and execute a plan, lead with solutions to problems, not products Strong verbal and written communication skills Suggested Skills: Analytical Skills Negotiation Communication Relationship building Growth Mindset Additional Information Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal. Workplace Type: Hybrid Career Track & Grade: IC3/SA9 Department: GBO

Responsibilities

The Regional Account Manager will develop strategic account plans and manage a portfolio of global clients to drive growth for LinkedIn's Talent Solutions. They are responsible for identifying customer needs, conducting business reviews, and closing renewals and new business opportunities.