Job Description
This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial opportunity to be at the forefront of driving our ambitious growth plans in Europe. As an Account Executive in Spain you will be a key player in creating and capturing new business, building and owning a pipeline, and shaping the future of our SaaS tax and compliance solutions. You will thrive on hunting and winning new opportunities, engaging with senior decision-makers across Finance, Tax, and IT, and positioning our solutions as a strategic enabler for transformation and efficiency. This is a role for a proactive, resourceful professional who enjoys navigating complex organizations, influencing stakeholders, and turning prospects into long-term partners.

Key Responsibilities
New Business & Territory Growth

Identify, qualify, and pursue new enterprise and mid-market opportunities in Spain.

Build a strong sales pipeline and convert opportunities into revenue

Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans aligned with ambitious growth targets

Consultative SaaS Sales

Lead full-cycle sales processes for enterprise SaaS tax and compliance solutions

Understand customer business challenges and position our solutions as transformative tools

Sell solutions based on business value, operational efficiency, and risk reduction

Executive Engagement & Influence

Engage senior stakeholders (CFOs, Heads of Tax, Finance Directors, CIOs) to drive strategic conversations

Navigate complex decision-making structures and influence multi-stakeholder buying processes

Support customers in articulating business cases and ROI for investment in tax technology

Market Development & Collaboration

Partner with Pre-Sales, Consulting,



and Customer Success teams to develop targeted campaigns and strategies

Collaborate with ERP/system integrator partners to uncover new opportunities

Represent the company at events, workshops, and industry forums to generate awareness and leads

Entrepreneurial Impact

Proactively identify market trends, emerging needs, and potential white-space opportunities

Drive innovation in your territory by experimenting with new sales approaches and messaging

Act as a key contributor to our European expansion strategy

Experience & Qualifications

7+ years of enterprise or mid-market B2B SaaS sales experience, preferably in tax, compliance, or financial software

Proven success in hunting, creating, and closing new business opportunities

Experience selling to Finance, Tax, or IT stakeholders at senior levels

Strong understanding of ERP-driven organizations (SAP preferred) and tax technology landscape

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and accountability

Fluent in Spanish & English (written and spoken)

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

What Success Looks Like

Achievement of ambitious revenue and pipeline targets in Spain

Creation of new high-value enterprise opportunities from scratch





Recognition as a trusted advisor and key contributor to European growth

Strong collaboration with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to maximize impact

COMMENTS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Vertex Values: Together We Win
We're building a team of people who are passionate about making an impact for our customers and committed to how that impact is achieved. Our values define the behaviors, mindset, and culture that make Vertex a great place to grow and do meaningful work.

Play to Win or We Don't Play - If we choose to do something, we're choosing to win. That mindset raises our bar on product quality, customer outcomes, and how we show up for one another.

Work As a Team, Putting the Customer At the Core - Our customers are our true north. Whatever your role, ask: how will this help a customer succeed today? We earn trust through outcomes, not promises.

Achieve Excellence With Integrity, Speed, and Agility - The market isn't slowing down. We'll move faster, adapt quickly, and never compromise on doing things the right way - for teammates, customers, and partners.

Innovate Boldly With a Growth Mindset - Progress demands smart risk. We'll try new approaches, learn fast, and keep pushing the boundaries - especially where AI can remove friction and unlock value.

Communicate with Care, Candor and Transparency - Honest, constructive conversations make us better. Let's speak plainly about what's worki

📌 Account Executive Principle (Madrid)
🏢 Vertex
📍 Madrid