Sales Executive
Working at Mercell
At Mercell, we're on a mission to revolutionize public procurement, making it accessible and effortless for everyone involved. Imagine a world where public buyers and visionary suppliers come together seamlessly to make a great deal easier and shape the future. That's what we're all about.
With a dynamic culture built on continuous growth, trust, and collaboration, Mercell offers an environment where your talents can thrive. You will be part of an international environment with ambitious and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about what they do and supported to be themselves.
Your Mission
As our Sales Executive for the Dutch Market, you will play a key role in expanding Mercell’s presence in the Netherlands. You will work closely with a passionate, international team to identify and capture opportunities in a rapidly growing market. This is a unique opportunity to sell a cutting-edge SaaS platform that helps companies of all sizes embrace smarter digital procurement solutions. You’ll have plenty of leads, but occasionally you will also proactively reach out to new prospects.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, results-driven, self-motivated, and excited by technology, SaaS, cloud solutions, and software. You are passionate about shaping the future of public procurement and delivering value to clients.
Why you will love working here?
Flexible hybrid work, with daily lunches at the office with great colleagues.
Career growth opportunities as Mercell expands, including new markets, roles, or leadership positions.
International culture with team building activities, outdoor meetings, and celebrations of wins.
Opportunity to sell an innovative, AI-powered platform that is shaping the future of public procurement.
Direct impact in driving digital transformation across Europe.
Core Responsibilities
- Proactively prospect, engage, and manage relationships with key decision-makers.
- Handle the full sales cycle: initial contact, negotiation, closing, onboarding, and upselling.
- Demonstrate the value of our AI-powered platform to clients of all sizes.
- Keep CRM records up-to-date using HubSpot; track leads, manage opportunities, and leverage insights to refine sales strategies.
- Stay informed about the Dutch and European public procurement markets to drive growth.
Required Qualifications
- Ideally 3–5 years of experience in digital sales, preferably SaaS, software, cloud solutions, or license sales.
- Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and listening skills.
- Native Dutch speaker, fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-velocity or consultative sales.
- Knowledge of public procurement is a plus.
- Experience with CRM systems, preferably HubSpot.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within an international team.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
Start date: As soon as possible
Duration: Full time
Workplace type: Hybrid remote
Location: Netherlands, Utrecht
Application Deadline: 15.09.2025 . However, do not wait to submit your application - we will read applications and talk to potential candidates as we receive them
What we offer
As a fast growing technology company, we are committed to taking care of our employees through initiatives such as hybrid work to support work-life balance, health and insurance plans (may differ per country/office), pension plans, paid parental leave, social happenings and competitive salary packages. Please see https://career.mercell.com/posts/our-perks-benefits to get more insights on what to expect of perks, benefits and culture when joining Mercell.
Has this sparked your interest?
Then we can't wait to have you join our mission and looking forward to receiving your application!
If you have questions for this position, we are happy to chat with you. Please reach out to Rashed Nikukar, Head of Sales.
Email: rashed.nikukar@mercell.com
We may carry out background checks on applicants to verify information that appears on CVs and other documentation. This background check is carried out by an external party and is not carried out without the consent of the applicant. Current applicants will receive further information about this.
- Department
- Commercial Revenue Supply Side
- Locations
- Utrecht
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
Utrecht
About Mercell
Mercell is the largest public tendering and bidding platform for European buyers and suppliers, dedicated to enhancing connectivity between public buyers and suppliers. We make tenders compliant and easy, while enabling equal opportunity for all suppliers to the public sector.
At Mercell, we're on a mission to revolutionise public procurement, making it accessible and effortless for everyone involved. Imagine a world where public buyers and visionary suppliers come together seamlessly to make a great deal easier and shape the future. That's what we're all about.
With a dynamic culture built on continuous growth, trust, and collaboration, Mercell offers an environment where your talents can thrive. You will be part of an international environment with ambitious and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about what they do and supported to be themselves.
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