Associate Account Executive (Top Talent Sales Program - Lunar)

Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. At our core is the Celonis Context Model — which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence into a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can actually understand, turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. World's leading companies trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. We believe there's a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by giving AI the context to understand how every business process really works. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet. Lunar Sales: The Celonis Lunar Sales is a fast-track, 2-year development programme designed for ambitious professionals who want to accelerate their career at the intersection of AI, enterprise technology, and strategic sales. If you have experience solving complex problems in a client-facing role, in management or strategy consulting or a leading industry strategy function and you are ready to bring that expertise into enterprise sales, this is your launchpad. The Program immerses you in every stage of the customer sales journey, supported by motivating leaders who will help accelerate your growth beyond expectations. If you're an innovative thinker who thrives on overcoming challenges, our Top Talent Sales Program will provide strategic significance, arming you with the knowledge and tools to address complex problems, create meaningful change and excel as an Account Executive. The Role: Fast-track your growth in enterprise sales through our exclusive top talent program. You will gain hands-on experience selling AI-driven business transformation, build relationships with industry leaders across Celonis verticals, including Automotive, Manufacturing, Banking, FSI, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, Retail, Energy and Public Sector and develop the leadership skills needed to drive real change for enterprise customers. The program focuses on three key pillars Strategic Business Development & Executive Relationship Building • Take full ownership of generating your own pipeline through cold outreach, persona identification, and first meetings, driving directly towards concrete KPI and revenue targets. • Collaborate with C-suite executives (CEO, CFO, COO, CDO/CIO) to address challenges and align with their strategic objectives. Tailored Solutions & Strategic Alignment • Position Celonis Context Model and AI capabilities to address critical business needs, delivering measurable impact and expansion. • Align strategies with clients' long-term business goals to maximize platform adoption and success. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Join a highly collaborative, competitive cohort of peers featuring team challenges, a strong performance culture, and continuous shared learning experiences. • Orchestrate cross-functional teams, including Value Engineers, Service Consultants, Marketing, BDRs, and external partners. • Partner directly with a senior Account Executive in a dedicated 1:1 mentorship model to accelerate your professional growth. The work you’ll do: • Understand the strategic and operational business needs of your target accounts and effectively communicate how Celonis and its AI-powered Process Intelligence Platform, will meet those to create real opportunities. • Responsible for delivering revenue in your allocated account patch by creating new business opportunities. • Identify key stakeholder personas, cultivate strategic relationships, and build an internal network of champions to drive customer success and account expansion. • Engage cross Line-of-Business at C-level and below within your target organizations • Become proficient in driving the sales process, following a structured, staged, programmatic flow through prospect, initial call, qualify, pitch to close. • Collaborate with Value Engineering or personally conduct comprehensive presentations and demonstrations tailored to specific use cases, including Celonis AI, Process Intelligence Graph and industry-specific solutions, showcasing the value of our platform. • Forge strong partnerships, particularly with leading consulting firms, tech partners, and the Big4. • Work closely with your team, which includes business development representatives, value engineers, partner managers, and marketing specialists, to ensure seamless collaboration and success. • Stay current on AI trends, process automation, and digital transformation to position Celonis as the intelligent backbone of enterprise operations. The qualifications you need: • Proven Track Record in Client-Facing Roles: You bring 2–3 years of professional experience from a top-tier management consultancy, corporate strategy/transformation function, or leading enterprise technology company. • Strong Academic Foundation: You studied Business Economics, Engineering, Informatics, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred, but exceptional graduates with solid foundational knowledge are encouraged to apply. • Sales Drive & Career Acceleration: You're ready to accelerate your career in sales. You have a genuine interest in applying your professional experience to a dynamic sales environment and are excited to build expertise in enterprise software solutions and client success. • Business Acumen & Process Intelligence Expertise: You have a sharp ability to quickly understand how companies operate, identify inefficiencies, and recognize where Process Intelligence and AI unlock real value and drive transformation. • AI-Forward Mindset: You're genuinely curious about AI and emerging technologies, driven to deepen your business acumen, and passionate about understanding business processes and KPIs—particularly in Finance, Supply Chain, or operations. • Industry Edge: You bring familiarity or hands-on experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Retail, Financial Services, Telecommunications, or Utilities. This foundation helps you quickly grasp client contexts and add immediate value. • Communication Excellence: You communicate complex, strategic ideas with clarity and confidence in both English and German. • Analytical & Independent Thinker: You bring a forward-thinking mindset with analytical capabilities. You think strategically, operate independently, and are comfortable owning challenges and driving solutions. What Celonis can offer you: • Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations. • Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants. • Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment. • Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration. • Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform. • Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance. • Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually. • Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. • Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision. About Us: Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI, empowering organizations to analyze, design, and operate AI-driven processes. The Celonis Platform is powered by the Celonis Context Model, which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence to create a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can understand — turning AI’s operational blind spots into operational clarity. Industry-leading companies around the world trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video. Celonis Inclusion Statement: At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. 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