Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI

Enterprise Account Executive

San Francisco

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$400kDetected 69 days ago
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About the role

  • Perplexity is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Account Executive to join our small but mighty Enterprise team.
  • In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth and fostering strong relationships with potential clients.
  • This role is ideal for proactive sales professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology and business, and who want to shape the future of enterprise AI.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business by prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity Enterprise Pro solutions with large organizations
  • Diligently research prospects, develop account strategies, and execute outreach campaigns tailored to company and industry needs
  • Lead client engagement through the entire sales cycle-from initial presentation, technical evaluation, negotiation, to closing and onboarding
  • Build and nurture senior-level relationships across enterprise clients, championing Perplexity's value proposition and customer outcomes
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure customer satisfaction and solution fit
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Perplexity's platform, industry trends, and competitor landscape
  • Maintain accurate records of pipeline and account activity using CRM tools

Requirements

  • 5+ years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience, ideally with enterprise-level clients
  • Proven success outbound prospecting to large enterprise
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven record of meeting or exceeding annual revenue targets in a high-growth environment
  • Skilled at complex sales cycles, tailoring messaging to different buyer personas and decision makers
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to C-suite executives
  • Adept at identifying client pain points and mapping solutions that drive business value
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with both cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders

Compensation

  • Proven record of meeting or exceeding annual revenue targets in a high-growth environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • In addition to the base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.

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