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Win deals – from discovery to closing.

Careertrainer.ai for Account Executives

As an AE, every conversation counts. A weak discovery can cost the deal weeks later. Missing a buying signal during closing can jeopardize the sale. Train the conversations that determine your quota.

Every deal is a marathon of conversations.

Discovery, demo, champion building, stakeholder alignment, negotiation, closing – an enterprise deal has dozens of touchpoints. At each one, you can win or lose. The problem is that you only realize where things went wrong at the end. The truth is: Most deals are not lost at closing, but during discovery. Because you asked the wrong questions. Because you didn’t uncover the real pain. Because you didn’t build a champion. But how do you train for this when real deals are too valuable to experiment with?
AE phases

Train every phase of the sales cycle.

From the initial discovery call to contract signing – each phase involves its own discussions:

Discovery Excellence

The phase that determines profit or loss.

  • Uncovering pain points that the customer was not even aware of.
  • Quantifying Business Impact
  • Understand the Decision Process and Stakeholders
  • Identify or create genuine urgency.

Demo and presentation

Features demonstrate how to solve problems.

  • Align the demo with pain points, not features.
  • Address objections during the demo.
  • Confidently address technical questions.
  • Get commitment on next steps.

Stakeholder Navigation

Convincing all decision-makers

  • Build and utilize champions
  • Identify and neutralize blockers.
  • Addressing the Economic Buyer Correctly
  • Aligning the buying committee

Negotiation and Closing

Get the deal across the finish line.

  • Price negotiation without giving away margin.
  • Address objections at the end of the cycle.
  • Demand commitment without being pushy.
  • Bring contracts to completion

The challenges that AEs face.

These situations determine quotas and careers:

Discovery remains superficial

You ask the right questions, but not deeply enough. The customer says they have a problem, but you don't truly understand why it hurts. Without real pain, there's no urgency; without urgency, there's no deal.

No real champion

Your contact thinks the product is good, but are they truly advocating for it internally? Many deals fall through because the champion is not a champion at all – just a friendly contact.

Demo instead of Discovery

The customer wants a demo, so you showcase features. But you still don't know what their problem is. The demo impresses – yet the deal falls through. Because you presented without addressing the pain points.

Price discussion too early

The customer asks for the price before you have established the value. Now you are on the defensive. How do you navigate price discussions at the right moment?

Deals that don't close

Everything looks good, but the closing is dragging on. Next week, next month, after the budget review. How do you get deals that are stuck moving again?

Competition underestimated

You thought you were alone in the deal, then the competition shows up. Or you were aware of the competition but didn't position yourself against it. How do you win competitive deals?

Training for every part of the sales cycle.

From discovery to closing – practice the conversations that determine your deals.

1

Choose phase and situation

Discovery call with a skeptical prospect, demo for a technical audience, negotiation with procurement, closing conversation with the economic buyer – choose what you want to prepare.

2

Conducting a realistic conversation

The AI simulates various stakeholders: the skeptical CFO, the technical evaluator, and the political blocker, each with their own interests, objections, and dynamics.

3

Deal-relevant feedback

Not just what you said, but how it influenced the deal: Did you identify pain? Did urgency arise? Was commitment achieved? Feedback that will enhance your next real call.

What you gain as an AE

Better win rates, larger deal sizes, shorter sales cycles.

Deeper Discovery

Learn to ask questions that truly matter – in a positive way. Discover pain points that the customer wasn't even aware of. This is the difference between Pipeline and Closed Won.

  • Second and Third Level Questions
  • Quantifying Business Impact
  • Uncover real urgency

Mastering stakeholders

Every stakeholder has their own interests and concerns. Learn to effectively address CFOs, IT, users, and procurement – and neutralize blockers.

  • Building champions who fight
  • Identify blockers early
  • Aligning the buying committee

Win negotiation

Conduct price negotiations confidently without sacrificing margins. Sell value instead of offering discounts. This is what sets top performers apart from average AEs.

  • Countering price objections
  • Establish value before price
  • Mastering negotiation tactics

Deals close

In the end, someone has to say yes. Learn to demand commitment without being pushy, recognize buying signals, and close deals successfully.

  • Closing techniques that work
  • Move Stuck Deals Again
  • Binding next steps

The achievement of AEs through training

+19%
Win Rate
+12%
Average Deal Size
2.8
Training sessions per week
94%
Recommendation
3 conversations free of chargeDeal preparationMulti-Stakeholder Scenarios

Start with 3 free training sessions. Prepare for your next important call – Discovery, Demo, or Closing.

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AI Character Library

Practice with realistic personalities

Every employee is different – and reacts differently to feedback. Our AI characters are based on the Myers-Briggs model and simulate realistic conversation dynamics: from the insecure junior employee to the critical senior developer.

Lade Charaktere...

Prepared for everything

Practice with introverted, extroverted, defensive, or emotional characters – just like your real employees.→ No surprises in real conversations

Real reactions

The AI becomes emotional, blocks, or opens up – depending on how you conduct the conversation.→ Learn to respond to different reactions

Safe practice space

Test different approaches without consequences. Find out what works – before it matters.→ Making mistakes is allowed

16+
Different Personality Types
50+
Realistic scenarios
24/7
Available for training anytime
Use Cases

When do companies use Careertrainer.ai?

Five typical scenarios for HR teams and leaders

Onboarding for new leaders

Productivity from week 2 instead of month 6. New leaders practice their first difficult conversations before they have to lead them – from the first feedback conversation to taking over a team. No more learning by doing with real employees.

  • Practice first leadership conversations risk-free
  • Avoid typical beginner mistakes
  • Faster effectiveness in the new role
  • Structured onboarding program with progress tracking
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Total ProgressWeek 1
First feedback conversation practicedTeam meeting simulated
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Our Pricing

Choose the package that fits your needs

Free

0
3 conversations total

Perfect for trying out and getting to know the platform.

  • 3 training conversations total
  • Access to free scenarios
  • Basic feedback after conversations
Start for free

Basic

14,99/month
15 conversations per month

Ideal for occasional preparation for important conversations.

  • 15 conversations per month
  • Access to all standard scenarios
  • Detailed performance evaluation
  • Progress tracking
  • Email support
Choose Basic
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Pro

29,99/month
40 conversations per month

For regular training and continuous improvement.

  • 40 conversations per month
  • Access to all scenarios
  • Detailed performance evaluation
  • Progress tracking over time
  • Personalized learning recommendations
  • Priority support
Choose Pro

Unlimited

59,99/month
Unbegrenzte Gespräche

For power users and small teams with intensive training needs.

  • Unlimited conversations
  • Access to all scenarios
  • Detailed performance evaluation
  • Progress tracking over time
  • Personalized learning recommendations
  • Create your own scenarios
  • Priority support
Choose Unlimited
Enterprise

For Teams & Organizations

Tailored solutions for your entire organization. Develop leaders according to your company guidelines.

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  • Everything from the Unlimited plan, plus:
  • Customizable company policies and leadership guidelines
  • Company-specific scenario development
  • HR analytics dashboard
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) integration
  • Volume discounts for teams

Frequently Asked Questions from Account Executives

How complex can the scenarios be?
Very complex. You can train multi-stakeholder situations: discovery with the user, followed by a presentation for leadership, and then negotiation with procurement. The AI understands enterprise sales dynamics – different interests, political games, and the complexities of buying committees.
Can I prepare for a real deal?
Yes, this is one of the most valuable use cases. Describe your deal: Who is the customer, what is the pain point, who are the stakeholders, and what is the status of the deal? The AI will then simulate this exact scenario – perfect preparation for your next real call.
How do I train discovery skills?
There are specific discovery scenarios: a superficial prospect who doesn't delve deeply, a prospect who hides their true pain, and a skeptical evaluator. You will practice second and third-level questions, learn when to remain silent, and how to quantify business impact.
Does this also help with competitive deals?
Yes. You can train scenarios where the competition is already in play: How do you position yourself against the alternative? How do you respond when the customer mentions your competitor? How do you win when you're not the cheapest option?
How can I improve my negotiation skills?
There are negotiation scenarios with various procurement types: the aggressive price pusher, the bureaucratic process person, and the deal-oriented negotiator. You practice price defense, value argumentation, and closing techniques.
Can my Sales Manager see how I train?
In individual accounts, this is not possible. In team plans, the manager can view aggregated data, but you decide whether individual sessions are shared. Many AEs train privately for personal development and only share selected sessions with the manager for coaching.
What does this cost for a single AE?
You start with 3 free conversations. The Pro Plan at €29.99 per month gives you 40 conversations—enough to prepare for every important deal. For intensive periods like quarter-end, there is the Unlimited Plan for €59.99.
Is it really worth it?
A single deal won through better discovery pays for years of training. A single discount you don't have to offer covers months of costs. Most AEs report that after one month of training, they conduct conversations better than ever before.