Account Executive
Join our team as an Account Executive at Simployer!
At Simployer, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the HR tech landscape, and we’re looking for a passionate, driven Account Executive to join our team! With a unique opportunity to combine cutting-edge AI-driven HR tech with powerful solutions from across the Simployer Group, you’ll play a key role in expanding our presence in Norway. We’re all about creating impact, pushing boundaries, and having fun while doing it. If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level, this is the role for you!
What You Will Do:
From prospecting to closing deals, you’ll independently manage the entire sales process showcasing our AI-powered HR solutions through engaging demos and driving exciting discussions all the way to contract signing.
Take the initiative to proactively reach out to potential clients via calls, emails, and social media building relationships and creating exciting new opportunities for the business.
Use your sales expertise to evaluate leads and identify real sales potential, setting up the team for success.
Dive deep into our product offerings so you can effectively communicate the unique value of our HR tech solutions.
Work hand-in-hand with marketing and sales teams to develop targeted strategies that will grow Simployer’s presence in the Norwegian market.
Keep our CRM up to date with the latest sales notes and actions, while also providing valuable feedback to the team to refine our strategies.
Stay ahead of the curve by continuously seeking development opportunities in the ever-evolving world of sales and HR tech.
What You Will Bring to the Team:
Experience in B2B sales, ideally within small and medium businesses, or in a talent acquisition role.
You can clearly and confidently communicate the value of a product, engaging prospects across a variety of channels.
You're not afraid of a challenge! You'll chase new leads and stay upbeat and on top of objection handling.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and love working with different teams to achieve big goals.
Familiar with CRM tools and comfortable communicating through phone, email, and social media.
You’re motivated by sales targets and love exceeding expectations.
Fluent in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken.
Experience in HR Tech or SaaS? Even better!
Message from the hiring manager:
Hi! My name is Stig Owe, and I have extensive experience in leadership and sales across various industries. For the past five years, I have been a sales manager at Simployer, and I truly enjoy this role. What I value most about working at Simployer is the combination of ambition, expertise, and the opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment. I am grateful to collaborate with so many skilled individuals, and I feel that I develop every day.
As your manager, I will support and encourage your growth while providing guidance without standing in the way of your autonomy. I will cheer you on and be here to help when things get challenging so that we can grow and succeed together. I look forward to working with you!
Why join Simployer?
By joining Simployer, you'll be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative workplace. You'll have access to unlimited resources and extensive industry experience while working with a variety of exciting products. We're building something big, join us and be part of a culture that values your growth and success. Together, we'll change the HR tech game!
We can't wait to meet you!
Oslo
Our hiring process
Intro chat (online)
A quick conversation with our recruiter to get to know you and for you to learn about us and the role.
Time: 30 min
Alva Labs Tests
Prior to your 1st interview, we ask you to complete Personality and Ability tests through Alva Labs, we use these as a tool to get to know you better.
Meet & Greet (online)
Meet with your future manager to dive deeper into your experience and discuss the role
Time: 60 min
Case interview (in person)
A case interview to further assess your abilities, and of course another chance for you to get to know us better.
Time: 60 min
Team chat (online)
A casual chat to wrap things up, answer any last questions, and make sure we’re a perfect match.
Time: 30 min
FAQ
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Thanks for applying! We review applications on an ongoing basis and assess them together with the hiring manager. If we think there is a match, we'll reach out to schedule a 30min talk with one of our recruiters. You'll always hear from us, whether you move forward or not - so hang tight!
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Not at all, we review applications as quickly as we can, but we are only human and we like to give each application the attention it deserves. If it's been a while since you applied, we are probably working our way through applicants, but please feel free to reach out and we'll let you know the current status.
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The Meet & Greet is a first conversation where we get to know each other better.
You’ll meet the hiring manager and someone from our People & Culture team. We’ll share more about the role, the team, and Simployer as a company, and we’ll ask some competence-based questions related to your experience.
There’s no need to prepare anything specific in advance. It can still be helpful to have a few real examples from your previous experience in mind, as we’re interested in how you’ve approached different situations and responsibilities.
Just as importantly, this is your opportunity to ask us questions, about the role, the team, our way of working, or Simployer in general. We want the conversation to feel open, relaxed, and mutual -
This is a relaxed first chat with one of our recruiters - no stress, no trick questions.
It’s meant to be a two-way conversation where you get to know us and the role a bit better, and we’ll ask a few questions to understand your background and what you’re looking for. No preparation needed.We’ll also touch on practical stuff like salary expectations and your notice period, so it’s a good idea to think about that beforehand. And yes, there’s time for your questions too!
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Definitely! If you tick some of the boxes and feel excited about the role, go for it 😊
We don’t expect anyone to match every requirement perfectly, we also value potential, curiosity, and learning mindset. And if you want to share what motivates you, a short personal letter is a great way to tell us why you think this role is made for you.
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We always make sure you hear from us, whether you move forward in the process or not. If you’ve been through interviews or assessments, we aim to give meaningful feedback whenever possible. Please feel free to let us know what kind of feedback you are looking for, and we'll try our best to adapt to that. However, at the application stage we unfortunately aren’t able to provide detailed feedback to everyone.
Work with great people
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I really enjoy my job because I work with a talented and supportive team. In my work I’m able to make mistakes and learn from them. This encourages me to take risks and continuously improve my skills.
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I started in Simployer as a developer before transitioning in to team lead and later engineering manager. Working here for almost 10 years I have had the opportunity to continuously grow and develop.
Karoline Brynildsen
Engineering Manager
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In my work I help our customers to find the best way to use our products and how to simplify their processes. Sharing our experiences help us to develop ourselves, our customers and products.
Maria Dahlqvist
Senior Customer Consultant
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The best thing about Simployer? The people. Smart, kind, and always up for a challenge. We push each other to grow and have fun while doing it.
Sally Russel
Head of Product Marketing
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In Simployer amazing things are delivered by amazing people. With our culture where we take care of each other we are able to grow individually and as a company and go beyond any limitations.
Michał Sekuła
Engineering Director
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Our HR Services would have been very useful for me in my previous HR jobs. So contributing to our customers within labour law, HR and payroll is one of the reasons why I really enjoy working here!
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Our 4 promise pillars to unleash the full potential in our people
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Belonging
At Simployer, people genuinely care about each other. We work with trust, autonomy, and a shared sense of purpose, and we have fun along the way. Whether it’s laughing over lunch, or celebrating wins together, we believe strong relationships make work better. We’re proud to be Simployees, and we make space for everyone to feel included, respected, and at home.
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Balance
We believe great work happens when life is allowed to exist alongside it. At Simployer, balance is built on trust; flexibility in how and where we work, leaders who respect boundaries, and a culture where taking care of yourself is encouraged, not questioned. We aim for sustainable performance, so Simployees can do meaningful work.
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Growth
At Simployer, growth isn’t something you do on the side, it’s part of how we work. We support learning through real responsibility, trust, feedback, and opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. As the company grows, so do our people. We want Simployees to feel challenged, supported, and proud of how far they’ve come. Many careers don't follow a straight line, and that's encouraged.
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Recognition
We want Simployees to feel appreciated, valued, and empowered, not just for what they do, but for the impact they make. At Simployer, our work matters. Together, we simplify and shape a better work life for others, and we take pride in knowing our efforts make a real difference.
About Simployer
Simployer is a leading HR-tech company with offices in Norway, Sweden, and Poland. Since 1985, we’ve grown from a small HR advisory service into one of Northern Europe’s most trusted HR technology providers. Today, 280 Simployer employees support more than 12,000 organisations and 1.2 million users across the Nordics.
Our integrated platform, Simployer One, powers the entire employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding to development and offboarding. By combining HR processes, analytics, learning, compliance, and AI-driven capabilities in one seamless experience, we help HR teams and leaders work smarter and focus on what matters most: people, culture, and leadership.
We’re on an ambitious growth journey, scaling our products and accelerating innovation across the Nordic region. Recent milestones include Simployer Recruitment, Sia - Simployer’s Intelligent Assistant, and the integration of AlexisHR into our group.
At Simployer, HR is never just about systems. It’s about building fair, engaging, and sustainable workplaces. Our ambition is to lead the next generation of HR-tech in Northern Europe, simplifying everyday HR while enabling great leadership and inclusive cultures.