Account Executive, API

Perplexity

$120K — $145K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Self-starter with a proactive approach in ambiguous situations.
  • Technically fluent, able to engage with developers and technical buyers.
  • 3+ years in full-cycle SaaS sales with enterprise clients.
  • Proven ability to meet/exceed revenue targets in high-growth settings.
  • Skilled in managing complex sales cycles with tailored messaging.
  • Experience in outbound prospecting for large enterprises.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting to C-suite.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business through prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity API solutions.
  • Research and strategize outreach for prospects tailored to their industry needs.
  • Conduct impactful product demos and respond to RFPs and technical queries.
  • Lead engagement throughout all sales cycles, from presentation to onboarding.
  • Build and maintain senior-level client relationships to enhance value delivery.
  • Collaborate with Product, DevRel, and Engineering to ensure customer success.
  • Stay updated on platform offerings, industry trends, and competitors.
  • Meet or exceed individual and team revenue targets monthly and quarterly.
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and account activity records using CRM.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge frontier AI development tools.
  • Chance to shape the future of enterprise AI solutions.
  • Access to a dynamic environment that thrives on innovation.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams that include Product and Engineering.
  • Develop and grow relationships with senior leaders in large enterprises.
Full Job Description
This is a rare seat. You'll get to sell - and help shape - frontier AI dev tools, with a front-row seat into how the most ambitious AI-native product companies think about frontier AI infrastructure. Your job is to evangelize that platform with large enterprises and turn it into durable revenue. This role is ideal for proactive sales professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology and business, can operate in ambiguity, and want to shape the future of enterprise AI.

Responsibilities
  • Drive new business by prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity API platform solutions with large organizations
  • Research prospects, develop account strategies, and execute outreach campaigns tailored to company and industry needs
  • Conduct high-impact product demonstrations and respond to RFPs and technical inquiries
  • 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
  • Partner closely with Product, DevRel, and Engineering to ensure customer success, solution fit, and a feedback loop into the roadmap
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Perplexity's platform, industry trends, and competitor landscape
  • Meet or exceed individual and team revenue targets on a monthly and quarterly basis
  • Maintain accurate records of pipeline and account activity using CRM tools
What we're looking for
  • A self-starter who can operate in ambiguity and knock down walls to get deals done
  • Technically fluent - comfortable speaking credibly with developers and technical buyers
  • 3+ years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience, ideally with enterprise-level clients
  • Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a high-growth environment
  • Skilled at complex sales cycles, tailoring messaging to different buyer personas and decision makers
  • Proven success outbound prospecting to large enterprise
  • 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 cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Nice to have
  • Experience working with APIs or developer platforms
  • A computer science or technical background
  • Familiarity with the AI / LLM / agent ecosystem

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