<div><p>GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform">AI-powered DevSecOps Platform</a>, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission">mission</a> is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining whats possible in software development. Thanks to products like <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/">Duo Enterprise</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/gitlab-duo-agent-platform-what-is-next-for-intelligent-devsecops/">Duo Agent Platform</a>, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. </p> <p>The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/">values</a> and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI">Co-create the future with us</a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.</p></div><div> <p>The Strategic Account Executive role extends the Associate Strategic Account Executive role outlined above. A Strategic Account Executive reports to an Area Sales Manager or Regional Director.</p> <p>Location - Switzerland</p> <h2>What youll do</h2> <ul> <li>Supports GitLab’s <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/sales/field-operations/gtm-resources/#segmentation">strategic large</a> prospects and customers.</li> <li>Provide account leadership and direction in the pre- and post-sales process</li> <li>Conduct sales activities including prospecting and developing opportunities in large/strategic accounts</li> <li>Ensure the successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products through strong account management activities and coordination with pre-and-post sales and support resources</li> <li>Be the voice of the customer by contributing product ideas to our <a href="https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues">public issue tracker</a></li> <li>Generate qualified leads and develop new customers in conjunction with our strategic channel partners .</li> <li>Expand knowledge of industry as well as the competitive posture of the company</li> <li>Prepare activity and forecast reports</li> <li>Contribute to root cause analysis on wins/losses.</li> <li>Communicate lessons learned to the team, including account managers, the marketing team, and the technical team</li> <li>Assist sales management in conveying customer needs to product managers, and technical support staff</li> <li>Utilize a consultative approach, discuss business issues with prospect and develop a formal quote, a written sales proposal or a formal sales presentation addressing their business needs.</li> <li>Develop an account plan to sell to customers based on their business needs.</li> <li>Collaborate with Marketing on marketing strategies.</li> </ul> <h2>What youll bring</h2> <ul> <li>A true desire to see customers benefit from the investment they make with you</li> <li>Able to provide high degree of account management and control</li> <li>Work under minimal supervision on complex projects</li> <li>Experience selling into large organizations</li> <li>Ability to leverage established relationships and proven sales techniques for success</li> <li>Excellent negotiation, presentation and closing skills</li> <li>Preferred experience with Git, Software Development Tools, Application Lifecycle Management</li> <li>You share our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/">values</a>, and work in accordance with those values.</li> <li>Ability to use GitLab</li> <li>Ability to travel if needed and comply with the <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/travel/">company’s travel policy</a></li> </ul> <p>#LI-CW1</p> </div> <div><span><span>Remote-Global</span></span></div><div><h4><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/">Flexible Paid Time Off</a> </li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/">Growth and Development Fund</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave">Parental leave</a> </li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/expenses/#equipment">Home office</a> support</li> </ul> <p>Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups">underrepresented groups</a> are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If youre excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.  </p> <p><strong>Privacy Policy: </strong>Please review our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a> Your privacy is important to us.</p> <p>GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy" target="_blank">GitLab’s EEO Policy</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices" target="_blank">EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank">accommodation</a>, please let us know during the <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process" target="_blank">recruiting process</a>.</p></div>

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