Account Executive (SAS Competence Center)

About SAS Competence Center

Our SAS Competence Center delivers end-to-end solutions, from strategic design and licensing to implementation and managed support. We specialize in enhancing Customer Intelligence, managing risk with robust Fraud & AML solutions, and enabling advanced AI through expert data management. Additionally, we guide clients on their cloud modernization journey, offering flexible "SAS as a Service" models to maximize value. Partnering with Trask means choosing a dedicated team committed to delivering comprehensive, business-focused solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and security. 

Account Executive - SAS solutions

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager who can combine business and technical skills to help us further develop cooperation with key clients, especially in the financial sector in Central Europe – primarily in Slovakia, but also in the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and the Adriatic region.

The position combines a solution-selling approach with active involvement in projects and management of implementation teams. The goal is to support the development of Trask solutions in the areas of data, integration, AI, cloud services, AML, and fraud management.

First Goals:

• Overtake existing clients' portfolio & continue to develop a pipeline of business opportunities
• Establish great relationships with vendors = deepen the partnership, continue with lead gen activities
• Identify new business propositions in the entrusted vendor portfolio

What's in it for you

• You will cooperate with a global leader in analytics solutions (SAS is consistently recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms).
• You will get clients that generate long-term revenue. 
• You will not just be a salesman - your role will also partially cover partnership & project management. 

• Identification and development of business opportunities with key clients (banks, insurance companies, leasing companies), and potentially in the Utilities sector.
• Sales and development of solutions in the areas of Data, AI, integration, cloud services, AML, and fraud management.
• Collaboration on the design of complex solutions (solution design, scope, pricing, roadmap).
• Active participation in projects – leading workshops, coordinating implementation activities, and managing smaller projects or delivery teams.
• Cooperation with technology vendors (e.g., SAS Institute, Microsoft, etc.) – especially in the areas of pricing, licensing offers, marketing cooperation, and the development of joint propositions.
• Building and developing long-term relationships with clients and partners across the region. 

• Experience in IT consulting, solution selling, or project delivery.
• Experience with business communication at the CxO / business owner level.
• Good orientation in the areas of DWH/BI, data analytics, AI/ML, decisioning, integration, and cloud services.
• Experience with solutions for Customer Intelligence or AML / fraud detection is an advantage.
• Experience with selling software solution licenses is an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAS products or similar analytical platforms (e.g., IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, Databricks, etc.) is a big plus.
• Practical experience with managing projects or implementation teams.
• Ability to combine a business perspective with a technological overlap.
• Independence, responsibility, excellent presentation and communication skills. 
• Fluent Slovak & English (German is a huge advantage).

Why Join Trask?

• International Projects: Be part of projects in Slovakia, Austria, Romania and other EU countries. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal delivery teams, vendors & enterprise clients, and put them together
• Growth: Learn SAS solutions, educate yourself, grow

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment: Ability to work from home, company offices, or directly at client sites.
• Vacation and time off: Guaranteed 5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days.
• Customized working hours: Flexible scheduling tailored to your individual needs.
• Education: Training, conference attendance, e-learning programs, and language courses.
• On-site refreshments: Diverse selection including cookies, fruit, coffee, and hot chocolate.
• Seamless mobile communication: 50 GB of mobile data + unlimited company-paid calling. Discounted O2 Family tariffs for family members.
• Choice of benefits: MultiSport card, pension insurance contribution, discounts (Alza, pharmacies, tickets, and other experiences).
• Additional employee perks: Access to employee loans, discounts with business partners, opportunities for volunteer work, and participation in team-building activities.