Senior Lead Account Executive

At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in travel and expense solutions, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise.

This is a foundational hire for Emburse in the region, a quota bearing role that requires a true strategic hunter/ networker mentality to succeed. The Sales Executive will focus on building Emburse’s footprint in the Nordic region, build relationships, prospect and close deals with enterprise companies. Through a defined sales process (MEDDPICC/ Challenger Sales) and partnership with key sales leaders, they will strive to meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales goals.

What you will do :

• Take ownership of building Emburse’s footprint in the Nordic market. Your efforts will not only drive revenue growth but also lay the foundation for the future of Emburse’s go-to-market (GTM) strategy in the region.

• Prospect and generate leads: Identify and target potential enterprise customers through market analysis, research, networking, and proactive outreach. Build meaningful relationships with prospects to grow pipeline and revenue.

• Navigate and close complex deal cycles: Lead the charge on high-value negotiations, addressing challenges, and securing agreements. Work closely with sales, legal and finance teams to finalize contracts swiftly and accurately.

• Craft and execute sales strategies: Develop tailored strategies to meet and exceed sales targets. Design compelling sales presentations and proposals, and partner with marketing to create campaigns that resonate with enterprise customers in the region.

• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work hand-in-hand with Emburse’s global GTM team, as well as product, technical, and operations teams, to deliver Emburse’s leading solutions in the Nordics.. Be an active participant in shaping and growing Emburse’s footprint and strategy in the region.

What you will bring:

• We’re looking for an experienced sales leader who is not only a skilled closer but also a strategic thinker ready to define and expand Emburse’s presence in the Nordics.

• Enterprise sales expertise: 8+ years of experience in customer-facing enterprise sales roles, with a proven ability to identify, close, and scale relationships with large accounts.

• Proven track record of closing ARR license deals and led complex deal cycles from start to finish.

• Comfort operating in a scrappy, startup environment, while plugging into a larger pan-European team

• A well managed career exceeding quotas

• Exceptional communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, fluent Swedish/ Danish/ English is a must, enabling you to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical audiences, from executives to cross-functional teams.

• Data-driven decision-making: A keen ability to analyze market trends, uncover opportunities, and make informed, strategic decisions that drive results.

• Proven prospecting success: A track record of identifying and engaging potential enterprise customers through thoughtful research, networking, and proactive outreach.

Even better if you bring:

• Industry knowledge: Familiarity with the travel and expense management/ AP solutions landscape, including key players, emerging trends, and market dynamics.

• Experience selling complex Saas solutions to C-Suite and Finance personas

• Experience with MEDDPICC and Challenger Sales

Why Emburse?

Shape your future & find what’s next at Emburse.