Joris van de Water

Cloud-Native SaaS Data Protection | Private Cloud | 100% Immutable | Account Executive

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

About

I’m an Account Executive who doesn’t just sell software—I thrive on deeply understanding the challenges businesses face and delivering technology-driven solutions that truly make a difference. With over 10 years in the software industry, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to help companies navigate complex software decisions and drive meaningful value. My journey began as a consultant, where I gained first-hand experience of how large enterprises operate and how technology can transform processes. Transitioning to pre-sales allowed me to collaborate with sales teams on crafting compelling business cases and POCs, aligning technology capabilities with customer goals. This hands-on background enables me to approach sales with a consultative mindset, always prioritizing the best fit for long-term customer success. What fuels my passion? - Building Connections: Whether at a business event or over a casual coffee, I genuinely enjoy discovering shared ground and forming lasting partnerships. - The Thrill of Competition: From scoring the winning goal on the soccer field to closing a complex sales cycle, I thrive on the excitement of a challenge. - Continuous Learning: The pace of technological innovation excites me. I’m always eager to explore emerging solutions and map them to customers’ needs to keep them ahead of the curve. Feel free to connect with me or drop me a DM!

Experience

  • Commercial Account Executive at Keepit
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Commercial Account Executive for the Benelux - Working with clients to deliver Data Protection solutions for SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Salesforce. Focused on building relationships and driving growth in the cloud data protection space.

  • Enterprise Account Executive at Rojo Integrations
    Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    As an Enterprise Account Executive, I drive global go-to-market strategies, fostering strategic partnerships and executing consultative selling approaches. My focus lies in business development and sales, leveraging deep industry knowledge to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs and propel organizational growth.

  • Senior Account Executive - Service Cloud at Salesforce
    Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr

    As a Senior Account Executive at Salesforce, I specialize in Service Cloud, focusing on elevating customer service experiences for clients. With a proven track record of driving revenue through strategic account management and solution-based selling, I excel in leveraging Service Cloud's capabilities to address customer needs effectively. I'm passionate about delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth.

  • Senior Sales & Account Manager EMEA at Magnitude Software
    Apr 2018 - Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Customer portfolio of 25+ customers in both Benelux in the UK. Active in different industries: discrete manufacturing, processes and chemicals, food and beverage, wholesales and utilities.

  • Every Angle - now Magnitude Angles (Gouda)
    • Presales Consultant | Solutions Architect | Senior Consultant
      Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

      As presales consultant responsible for executing live demos / proof of concepts and building business cases. Project manager for Every Angle implementations.

    • Consultant | Business Analytics | Business Intelligence
      Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Every Angle is an international software company driven to empower business people who work with SAP. Every Angle provides a standard solution for operational business analytics that smoothly complements existing SAP landscapes by closing the loop from insight to action. By delivering true business-user, self-service BI, it enables users to take focused decisions and actions in their operational responsibilities. At the push of a button, business users can detect bottlenecks, analyze their root-causes and predict the impact of these issues throughout the entire supply chain, as well as across financial and human resource processes. Every Angle empowers business users to take the correct action in SAP, immediately and proactively. The Every Angle solution has proven to significantly reduce operational cost, while increasing top-line revenue, resulting in a quick ROI.