Strategic Account Manager - Finance Industry (German speaking)

Join Lepaya!

Are you passionate about developing people? You are used to having ownership of large accounts, especially in the finance industry?

If you have a strong affinity for learning & development, Lepaya is the company to work for!

We're hiring a proactive Senior Strategic Account Manager to join our Finance industry team. You'll handle large multinational clients, driving Lepaya's success through strategic planning, relationship management, and consultative sales.

Your responsibilities include scoping projects and deals, setting milestones and timelines, and creating strategic customer plans to enhance results, alongside your focus on new business growth and churn management.

Importantly, you won't be working alone our collaborative team is dedicated to maximizing individual and collective potential through mutual assistance and support.

An example is a solutions team dedicated to helping you provide the best, state-of-the-art solutions to any client needs you have identified.

What you’ll bring

Min 5+ years of experience as a Strategic Account Manager (SAM) in a Consulting, Psychometrics, L&D, or similar industry

Demonstrated success in business development and / or building and nurturing relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders

Coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills

Affinity with the learning & development landscape

Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions that positively impact the business

Outreach and conversion experience

Knowledge of the industry, market trends, and customer needs

Results-driven with a focus on achieving revenue targets and strategic objectives

Fluent in English and German

Located in Germany, preferably in Berlin or Munich, close to our Lepaya office

Your first-year achievements

Bring in 1 - 1.5M EUR in new bookings for impacting upskilling solutions at clients between 2.5 - 20k employees, across Western Europe and your (sub)industry

Leverage your & others’ networks to open doors in the Finance industry

Establish and monitor performance metrics for your territory

Become an expert in your territory for your customer's sector, providing expert advice on complex decisions

Propose and implement strategies to address problems affecting your team, gaining buy-in for solutions

Proactively identify and tackle future issues before they escalate

Manage expectations, and articulate reasons for project or timeline changes

Actively plan and align complex projects and strategic communications to deliver Lepaya's goals

Why you’ll love this journey at Lepaya

A challenging role in a vibrant international scale-up

Our work-to-live scheme, which prioritizes health and wellbeing

Unlimited holidays and Lepaya Fridays every other Friday, a day for yourself

Flexible hours and a hybrid working arrangement, we expect you to work from our office at least 2 days a week

Work from anywhere for 8 weeks / year

500 euros to set up your home office and a monthly WFH allowance of 35 euro

Unlimited access to , our psychological well-being partner

Fun activities where you can interact with colleagues, such as Ski trips, team meetings, and many more!

Lots of opportunities to learn and grow, including internal career development :

Access to our Lepaya Academy to help you upskill

An internal hiring program to help you advance your career

Our mission

At Lepaya, we transform professional development by redefining how organizations nurture their talent through Power Skills vital abilities shaped by market demands.

Using a blend of human expertise and AI, our capability platform maximizes employee potential. With nearly 1 million individuals upskilled in companies like ING, Dell and L’Oreal, and $80 million in funding, we pioneer advanced learning integrated into daily workflows.

Join our global, fast-growing team as we aim to be the largest upskilling platform worldwide!

What does it mean to be a Lepayan?

We succeed together. We act and come up with solutions. We build for growth. We exceed expectations. We create meaningful impact.

For a glimpse into our culture, explore our .

How we live DE&I

At Lepaya, our diverse team embraces professionals of all backgrounds. We prioritize an inclusive environment where every member is valued and empowered.

We're dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like our Diversity Charter and internal DE&I team.

Your unique perspective is celebrated, ensuring you feel supported and encouraged to be yourself at work.

What’s next?

• Ensuring that your candidate journey is smooth is our top priority! Here's a sneak peek into our standard hiring process : First, an introductory interview;
• then, a chat with the hiring manager; followed by a technical interview or a business case; a chance to meet our founder;

and finally, an offer! We're all about getting to know you better, so we'll invite you to our office for a face-to-face stage, where you can meet potential future colleagues and experience our awesome office vibes firsthand!

Eager to jump on board? Get in touch!