Celonis

Account Executive – Public Sector, Defense

Celonis
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeGermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in building relationships within the Bundeswehr and translating operational challenges into AI-enabled use cases. Possesses strong communication skills in German and English, with a solid understanding of defense procurement processes and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bundeswehr ExperienceDefense Procurement KnowledgeAI-Enabled Use Case DevelopmentSales and Business DevelopmentStrong Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and own relationships across the Bundeswehr and its ecosystem, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Cyber and Information Domain Service, BMVg, BAAINBw, and BWI GmbH
  • Engage decision-makers in leadership, logistics, procurement, IT, and digitalization
  • Translate operational challenges into concrete AI-enabled use cases with measurable impact in logistics, supply, MRO, materiel readiness, supply chain resilience, procurement, and IT modernization
  • Bring Bundeswehr insights into Celonis and share them with product, marketing, and value engineering teams
  • Own an individual revenue target and drive complex, long sales cycles to successful close
  • Navigate defense procurement and tender processes, including VSVgV and framework agreements, with partners and internal experts
  • Work closely with consulting firms, system integrators, and defense IT providers
  • Represent Celonis at public-sector and defense events and conferences
  • Collaborate with Public Sector Account Executives, Value Engineers, and product experts to create use cases and solution blueprints

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Several years of professional experience within the Bundeswehr, ideally as an officer or civilian employee and/or in leadership, logistics, procurement, IT, digitalization, planning, or organizational development
  • Solid network within the Bundeswehr and deep understanding of its organization, decision-making, budget, and planning processes, including CPM procurement processes
  • First-hand understanding of process and data challenges in logistics, materiel readiness, maintenance, or procurement
  • Strong interest in moving into a commercial, customer-facing role
  • Prior sales, business development, or consulting experience is a plus but not required
  • Strong affinity for technology, data, and AI, with ability to explain complex topics simply and convincingly
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and engage effectively at leadership level
  • Familiarity with defense procurement processes is a strong plus
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in German (native or fluent) and very good English
  • Willingness and eligibility to undergo security clearance if required by customers
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-moving, high-growth environment
  • Willingness to be collaborative and inclusive, embrace diversity, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to leverage internal resources and work as a team

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants for every full-time Celonaut
  • 24 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from the first day of employment
  • Unlimited PTO in applicable regions and generous PTO globally
  • Flexible hybrid work model balancing remote focus with office collaboration
  • 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform
  • Subsidized Wellhub memberships
  • Mental health counseling
  • Dedicated Wellness Weeks
  • Paid time off for annual Impact Days to volunteer for community and environmental causes
  • Inclusion Think Tank and annual Inclusion Days

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Hard Skills
Logistics ManagementProcurement ProcessesData AnalysisAI Technology UnderstandingMRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul)Supply Chain ResilienceIT ModernizationOperational PlanningOrganizational DevelopmentProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityCollaborationPresentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Clearance Eligibility
Industry Keywords
BundeswehrPublic SectorDefenseDigitalizationCPM Procurement ProcessesTender ProcessesValue EngineeringConsultingSystem IntegrationStakeholder Engagement