Sales Executive – Succession & Assessment Technologies DACH

ARE YOU READY TO BE MORE THAN?

At Korn Ferry, we don’t just fill roles—we shape futures. We help organizations unlock the full potential of their people, aligning talent with strategy to drive performance and growth.

We’re looking for bold thinkers, curious minds, and passionate professionals who want to make a real impact. If you thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and are ready to take your career further, we invite you to explore an opportunity that’s more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger.

The Opportunity: Associate Client Partner – Digital Talent & Assessment Solutions

Korn Ferry Digital is seeking an experienced sales professional to join our team as an Associate Client Partner, focused on our Assessment & Succession platforms. This role is ideal for a driven individual contributor with a strong track record in HR SaaS sales, particularly in talent assessment, succession planning, and digital talent management.

You’ll be responsible for hunting new logos, building strategic relationships with HR and business leaders, and positioning Korn Ferry’s enterprise-wide digital solutions to address complex talent challenges. You’ll work consultatively to co-create impactful solutions that help clients shape their build vs. buy strategies and future-proof their workforce.

What You’ll Do

• Drive new business by identifying and converting opportunities with new clients across the DACH and Benelux regions.
• Position Korn Ferry’s digital assessment and succession solutions as strategic enablers of talent decisions.
• Engage senior stakeholders across HR and the business, understanding their challenges and aligning our solutions to their goals.
• Collaborate across Korn Ferry’s ecosystem, leveraging our full suite of offerings to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.
• Lead complex sales cycles, from consultative discovery to tailored proposals and contract negotiation.
• Act as a trusted advisor, bringing deep expertise in talent management and assessment to every client interaction.
• Contribute to thought leadership, representing Korn Ferry at industry events and forums.

What You Bring

• Proven success in HR SaaS sales, with a focus on assessment, succession, or talent platforms.
• A hunter mindset with the ability to open doors and build new client relationships.
• Experience selling to senior HR and business leaders, with a consultative and strategic approach.
• Deep understanding of talent management, assessment, and succession planning.
• Strong commercial acumen, pipeline management, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Why Korn Ferry?

We believe in empowering talent—yours and our clients’. You’ll join a team that values inclusion, honesty, knowledge, and performance. You’ll be supported with world-class training, development opportunities, and the freedom to grow your career in a way that’s meaningful to you.

At Korn Ferry, you’ll be more than a sales professional. You’ll be a catalyst for change, helping organizations and individuals exceed their potential.