Greenhouse ·
full-timeMajor Account Executive Netherlands
Gitlab · Remote, Netherlands
GitLab is an orchestration platform focused on DevSecOps, providing tools that help organizations streamline software development, security, and operational efficiency. As a Major Account Executive based in the Netherlands, you will manage a portfolio of strategic enterprise clients, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the entire sales cycle. Your daily responsibilities involve prospecting for new business, expanding the company's footprint within existing accounts, and utilizing a consultative approach to align the platform's capabilities with specific customer business goals. You will coordinate with internal teams, including solutions architects and customer success managers, to ensure successful product adoption. This role requires you to present complex technical value propositions to C-level executives and maintain a deep understanding of software development lifecycles and competitive market positioning. The position is well-suited for an experienced sales professional with a proven track record of managing high-value, complex accounts and a strong grasp of the software development landscape. You will be expected to integrate AI tools into your workflow to drive productivity and act as a bridge between customer feedback and the product development team.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. 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 values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As a Major Account Executive, you'll own a portfolio of our largest, most strategic customers and prospects in the Netherlands, helping them get the most value from GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps platform. You'll win new enterprise accounts and expand GitLab's footprint within existing customers, using a consultative approach to understand their business needs and guide successful adoption and expansion. You'll also act as the voice of your customers by sharing their feedback and product ideas in GitLab's public issue tracker. GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. What you'll do Manage and support GitLab's major accounts, providing account leadership throughout the pre- and post-sales process. Own the end-to-end sales process, coordinating solutions architects, customer success managers, professional services, marketing, executives, partners, and the channel. Prospect and develop opportunities in new and existing major accounts to meet or exceed your sales quota. Use solution selling to respond to customer needs, identify business opportunities, and build strategic, long-term partnerships. Develop account plans based on a deep understanding of your customers' performance metrics, business strategies, and goals. Discuss business needs with prospects and develop formal quotes, written sales proposals, or sales presentations that address those needs. Coordinate pre- and post-sales engineering and support resources to ensure successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products. Deepen your knowledge of the industry and GitLab's competitive position, contribute to root cause analysis of wins and losses, and share lessons with account managers, marketing, and technical teams. What you'll bring Experience selling into highly complex organizations. A track record of consistent results and exceeding quota. Strong communication and presentation skills, including presenting to C-level executives. Experience with solution selling and positioning value based on customer needs. A deep understanding of Git, software development tools, and application lifecycle management. Alignment with GitLab's values and an ability to work in accordance with them. Ability to travel when needed and comply with GitLab's travel policy. About the team We work across our pre- and post-sales teams and with strategic channel partners to support you throughout the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification through rollout, usage, and long-term growth. How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being Flexible Paid Time Off Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental Leave 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 underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. Country Hiring Guidelines: 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. Privacy Policy: Please
| Role | Major Account Executive Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote, Netherlands |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-02 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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