Demandbase, Inc

Account Executive, Mid-Market

Demandbase, Inc$80K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years in a quota-carrying sales role, ideally in SaaS or related B2B fields.
  • Proven ability to prospect and close new business opportunities.
  • Experience engaging various stakeholders throughout the sales process.
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn consultative, value-based sales techniques.
  • Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple prospects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce for pipeline management and customer engagement tracking.
  • Excellent communication skills suitable for engaging both junior and senior-level professionals.
  • A coachable attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Drive acquisition of new business in a designated Mid-Market territory.
  • Utilize a consultative sales approach to identify client challenges and opportunities for ROI.
  • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of business opportunities.
  • Conduct executive-level discovery to understand clients' strategic priorities.
  • Manage complex sales cycles from engagement to closing negotiations.
  • Provide accurate forecasts and diligent opportunity management using Salesforce.
  • Collaborate with Solutions Consultants to create compelling value propositions.

Benefits

  • Up to 100% paid Medical and Vision premiums for employees.
  • Flexible PTO policy and paid holidays.
  • Access to mental health and wellness resources.
  • 401(k) with various investment options.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a New Business Account Executive at Demandbase, you will be a true hunter responsible for acquiring new customers across a defined Mid-Market territory of organizations typically ranging from $100M-$500M in annual revenue. This role is critical to Demandbase's continued growth, requiring you to identify opportunities, navigate complex buying committees, and sell SaaS solutions to multiple stakeholders, including Director, VP, and C-level executives. You'll own the full sales cycle while helping customers modernize their go-to-market strategy through Demandbase's industry-leading platform.

For ambitious sales professionals, this role offers a clear path for growth and development. You'll build enterprise-level selling skills, gain experience managing complex deals, and develop executive-facing relationships early in your career. Successful Account Executives have the opportunity to advance into larger segments, strategic sales roles, and leadership opportunities as they continue to grow within the organization.

What You'll Do
  • Drive new business acquisition within a defined Mid-Market territory by delivering subscription revenue aligned to quarterly and annual targets.
  • Apply a consultative, value-based sales approach to uncover customer challenges, business objectives, and measurable ROI opportunities.
  • Build and manage a robust pipeline of new and expanding business opportunities that support quarterly and annual goals.
  • Conduct executive-level discovery that uncovers business priorities, operational challenges, and strategic initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
  • Manage complex, multi-threaded sales cycles from initial engagement through negotiation and close.
  • Develop accurate forecasts and maintain disciplined opportunity management within Salesforce.
  • Partner closely with Solutions Consultants and internal subject matter experts to build compelling business cases and demonstrate customer value.
  • Learn the marketing technology landscape and understand how Demandbase solutions support customers throughout the buyer journey-from attracting and engaging target accounts to converting, expanding, and retaining customers.
  • Understand customers' sales, marketing, and advertising strategies to develop high-impact adoption plans aligned to business outcomes.
  • Interact closely with Demandbase partner sales organizations to drive mutual success. Key partners include Adobe, Marketo, Eloqua, Salesforce, Google, and other strategic ecosystem providers.
  • Effectively position Demandbase against both established competitors and emerging market alternatives by focusing on differentiated business value and executive outcomes.


Who You Are
  • 1-2 years of experience in a quota-carrying sales role, preferably within a SaaS, technology, MarTech, AdTech, Data, AI, or related B2B environment.
  • Demonstrated success prospecting, building pipeline, and closing new business opportunities.
  • Experience engaging multiple stakeholders throughout the sales process, including Marketing, Sales, Revenue Operations, and other business leaders.
  • Strong curiosity and desire to learn consultative, value-based selling methodologies.
  • Ability to conduct effective discovery conversations, uncover customer challenges, and align solutions to business objectives.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
  • Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce to manage pipeline, forecast activity, and track customer engagement.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage both individual contributors and senior decision-makers.
  • Coachable, resilient, and motivated by feedback, continuous improvement, and professional growth.


Benefits

Our benefits include options for up to 100% paid Medical and Vision premiums for employees, a flexible PTO policy, paid holidays, and access to mental health and wellness resources. We also provide a 401(k) with pre-tax, after tax, and roth options, as well as short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and other great benefits.

Unsolicited Submissions

At Demandbase, we value thoughtful partnerships and direct connections with candidates. We're not accepting unsolicited resumes or outreach from third-party recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed, and no fees will be paid.

About Demandbase, Inc

Demandbase is a marketing and advertising company that provides a range of solutions to help businesses identify and engage with their target audiences. The company offers account-based marketing, advertising, and personalization solutions that enable businesses to deliver personalized experiences to their customers. Demandbase has a team of over 500 employees who are committed to helping businesses achieve their marketing goals. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has additional offices in New York, London, and Sydney.
Learn more about Demandbase, Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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