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Find Account Executive jobs across Ireland and internationally. Browse AE roles in SaaS, tech, financial services, and more with competitive OTE packages.

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€55,000 – €180,000+ OTE
Typical Salary Range

About Account Executive Roles

Account Executives are the closers — they take qualified opportunities and guide them to signed contracts. AEs typically manage their own pipeline, run demos, negotiate commercial terms, and work cross-functionally with legal and customer success. Strong AEs are among the highest-paid professionals in any company.

Key Skills for Account Executive Jobs

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MEDDIC/SPIN/Challenger

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Demo delivery

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Commercial negotiation

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Stakeholder management

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Forecasting

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Frequently Asked Questions

SDRs focus on prospecting and qualifying — they fill the pipeline. AEs focus on closing — they take qualified opportunities and turn them into revenue. AEs typically have a higher base and OTE, and are responsible for the full sales cycle from discovery to close.
Common AE methodologies include MEDDIC, SPIN Selling, Challenger Sale, and Sandler. HELM's AI coach provides real-time guidance on deal progression and flags deals at risk based on activity patterns and stakeholder engagement.
Consistently hitting SDR targets, demonstrating closing ability in pilot deals, and proactively learning AE skills (discovery, demo, negotiation) are the main paths to promotion. Most SDRs transition to AE within 12–24 months if they hit quota consistently.
Entry-level AEs in Ireland typically earn €60,000–€90,000 OTE. Mid-market AEs range from €80,000–€130,000 OTE. Enterprise AEs at major tech companies can earn €150,000–€250,000+ OTE including equity.

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