Account Executive - Federal Government Vertical - Berlin Area
Salary
β¬140,000 β β¬160,000per year
Description
Extreme Networks is a global leader in cloud-driven networking solutions, trusted by over 50,000 customers worldwide. The company is experiencing double-digit growth and has hubs across Europe, North America, South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The Sales Account Executive will drive new business, build customer loyalty, and ensure high retention rates while promoting a customer-centric culture. This role involves leveraging a three-tiered sales model, prospecting for new business, and partnering with internal and external sales teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The successful candidate will join a team of top performers who foster an entrepreneurial spirit and deliver consistent revenue growth.
Requirements
- Proven hunter with a history of developing new prospective customers and collaborating across cross-functional internal teams, ensuring target quotas are achieved and exceeded.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining accounts in the Federal Government Vertical with clients across Germany.
- Driven to successfully close large complex deals amid a mix of new business, established accounts, and channel management.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills; with effective Solution Selling skills into enterprise networking environments at the CXO levels.
- Strong business plan development and forecasting experience.
- Must be a self-starter with high energy and drive who takes initiative and works with limited direction.
- A highly trusted business partner who maintains and expects high standards for self and team.
- An accomplished Account Executive with established account base, strong regional Customer and Channel Partner relationships.
- Relevant industry/competitive knowledge.
- Proven and verifiable track record in exceeding sales quotas; achieving Club.
- Strong competitive industry and product knowledge with ability to articulate the Extreme Networks Business Value Proposition.
- Strong German language skills.
- Candidates need to be located in the Berlin Area.
Languages
German
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Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
π° Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
β¬150,000/year
β¬12,500/month
Total Deductions
β¬65,148
43% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
β¬7,071/mo
β¬84,852/year
Deduction Breakdown
ποΈ Income Taxβ¬44,193
π¦ Pension Insuranceβ¬9,430
π₯ Health Insuranceβ¬6,103
π«Ά Care Insuranceβ¬1,674
π Unemployment Insuranceβ¬1,318
βοΈ Solidarity Surchargeβ¬2,430
π Cost of Living in Berlin
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
β¬1231
Groceries
β¬280
Transport
β¬75
Utilities
β¬220
Internet
β¬40
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
β¬13
Gym/Month
β¬45
Coffee
β¬4
Beer (0.5L)
β¬4
Cinema
β¬12
Monthly Net Salary:β¬7,071
Comfortable Living:β¬1,897
Monthly Savings:β¬5,174 (73%)
π°
Strong savings potential: You could save β¬5,174 monthly, which is β¬62,088 per year.
π‘ These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of β¬150,000 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of β¬45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
β¬100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (β¬41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
π Life in Berlin
π₯
Population
3.6M
β
Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
π
International
10.0
π
Public Transport
9.0
π΄
Bikeability
9.0
π¬οΈ
Air Quality
6.0
π³
Green Spaces
7.0
π
Car Free
8.0
βΉοΈ
About Berlin
- β’Creative and tech hub
- β’Diverse neighborhoods
- β’Excellent public transport
π€οΈ
Climate
- β’Continental climate
- β’Cold winters
- β’Mild summers
- β’Four distinct seasons
βοΈJan: 0Β°CβοΈJul: 19Β°Cπ
Avg: 10Β°C
βοΈ1625 sunshine hours/year
π‘οΈ
Safety
- β’Generally safe
- β’Higher petty crime than Munich
- β’Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
π₯
Healthcare
- β’Good hospital network
- β’CharitΓ© is world-renowned
- β’Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
π
Culture
- β’World-class museums
- β’Vibrant art scene
- β’Rich history
π
Nightlife
- β’Famous club scene
- β’Diverse nightlife
- β’24/7 culture
ποΈ
Recreation
- β’Many parks
- β’Lakes
- β’Tiergarten
- β’Active outdoor scene
π°
Cost of Living
- β’More affordable than Munich
- β’Prices rising rapidly
- β’Still cheaper than many European capitals
π Rent (1BR center):β¬1231
β‘ Utilities:β¬220
π Groceries:β¬280
π½οΈ Dining out:β¬16
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Extreme Networks is a cloud-driven networking company providing enterprise Wi-Fi, switching, SD-WAN, and network management. Munich and Berlin are European locations.
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate β 8% in Bavaria and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.