Atlassian

Account Executive, Strategic | DX

Atlassian$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-7 years of experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, specifically with a track record of closing net new business in the US.
  • Proven success in selling to enterprise accounts.
  • Comfortable leading value-driven discussions with both technical and executive levels.
  • Ability to foster trusted advisor relationships and maneuver through complex buying cycles.
  • Thrives in a foundational role, contributing to the establishment and development of local operations in the US.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable in a fast-changing environment that allows for autonomy.
  • Strong communicator, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders with clarity.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect, qualify, and close new business opportunities focused on net-new logos and strategic growth.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement to proposal, negotiation, and close.
  • Conduct proof of concepts and demos, aligning our solutions with client priorities.
  • Maintain an organized pipeline, accurately forecasting sales and updating records.
  • Guide clients through complex evaluation processes, addressing their needs proactively.
  • Lead customer feedback initiatives, translating market insights into improvements for products and go-to-market strategies.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, competition, and product developments.

Benefits

  • Join a high-performing team that emphasizes collaboration and execution.
  • Opportunities for strong career progression and growth investment.
  • A culture that values mastery, ownership, and curiosity in work.
  • Engage in diverse challenges beyond a narrow role, directly influencing business scaling efforts in the US.
Full Job Description
Overview

Please note we are looking to only hire remotely from the UK for this role.

Responsibilities What you’ll do:
  • Prospect, qualify, and close new opportunities across defined territories, focusing on net-new logos and strategic expansion.

  • Own the full sales cycle from first touch through proposal, negotiation, and close.

  • Run proof of concepts, demos, and business case discussions that clearly tie our value to buyers’ priorities.

  • Build a strong pipeline with discipline — forecasting accurately and updating rigorously.

  • Champion buyers through complex evaluation processes, anticipating needs and removing friction.

  • Be a leader in customer feedback — translate market insights into internal product and GTM improvements.

  • Stay highly current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and our product roadmap.

Qualifications You’re the kind of person who:
  • Loves winning.

  • Builds repeatable processes and executes them relentlessly.

  • Is highly self-motivated and resourceful — you find the path forward even when it’s not obvious.

  • Are comfortable with autonomy and rapid change, and you thrive in fast-moving environments.

  • Take ownership of outcomes, not just outputs.

  • Is a continuous learner — you seek feedback and iterate fast.

  • Communicates clearly and with impact — whether you’re speaking to engineers, executives, or influencers.

  • Carry a bias for action without sacrificing diligence.

What we’re looking for:
  • 6-7 years of experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, with a strong track record of closing net new business within the US region.

  • Proven success selling into enterprise accounts

  • Comfortable leading value-centric conversations with technical and executive stakeholders

  • Able to build trusted advisor relationships and navigate complex buying cycles

  • Thrives as one of the founding Strategic AE members in the US region, bringing high energy to establishing the local hub and building cross-functional processes from the ground up.

Why you’ll love working here:
  • You’ll be part of a high-performing team that values collaboration, learning, and execution.

  • Strong career progression — we’ll invest in your growth as you invest in ours.

  • A culture that prizes mastery, ownership, and curiosity.

  • Instead of being boxed into a narrow role, you will tackle diverse challenges, and directly influence how the business scales across the US

About Atlassian

Atlassian is a leading provider of collaboration, development, and issue tracking software for teams. With over 194,000 customers worldwide, including 85 of the Fortune 100, Atlassian is changing the way teams work. Our products help teams organize, discuss, and complete shared work. Atlassian has a unique business model that allows us to deliver software to teams of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. Our products are available on a subscription basis, with no upfront fees or long-term commitments. Atlassian was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Atlassian
Size
6,433 employees
Market Cap
$31.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.1 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+34.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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