Autodesk, Inc

Principal Account Executive, Enterprise

Autodesk, Inc$194K — $348K *
US-Anywhere
+ 5 other locationsRemote
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in enterprise B2B sales within the manufacturing sector
  • Proven track record of driving enterprise account growth
  • Experience negotiating multi-stakeholder deals
  • Skilled in pipeline forecasting and revenue management
  • Ability to engage with executive-level stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement enterprise account growth strategies
  • Generate revenue through upselling and cross-selling
  • Lead negotiations for complex Enterprise Business Agreements
  • Expand buyer seats within assigned enterprise accounts
  • Monitor pipeline accuracy for upsell opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and financial benefits
  • Time off for personal wellness
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Access to resources for personal development and productivity
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID #

26WD98259

Position Overview
The Account Executive, Enterprise Accounts is responsible for owning and executing enterprise account growth strategies, driving revenue generation, and leading complex deal negotiations. This role oversees buyer seat expansion, forecasts pipeline performance, and partners with technical and extended sales teams to co-develop customer solutions. The Account Executive acts as a trusted advisor to senior customer stakeholders, applying strategic insight, industry knowledge, and adaptive communication to drive long term customer value and business growth.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive enterprise account growth strategies, including QBRs and senior stakeholder engagement

Drive incremental revenue and EBA token consumption through up sell and cross sell motions into new, adjacent, and upgraded products
Own and lead negotiation and closure of complex Enterprise Business Agreement (EBA) expansion deals, often tied to renewal based quota structures
Execute strategies to expand buyer seats across business units, personas, and buying groups within assigned enterprise accounts
Oversee pipeline and forecasting accuracy for seat expansion and upsell/cross sell opportunities across enterprise accounts

Skills & Competencies
  • Leadership & Communication: Applies adaptive communication techniques, engaging confidently with senior leaders using empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Strategic Orientation & Technical Fluency: Acts as a strategic advisor by analyzing complex environments, anticipating risk, and building adaptable execution plan
  • Industry & Business Acumen: Applies structured reasoning and data to evaluate business strategies and optimize performance
  • Customer Relationship Building: Designs and executes tailored engagement plans aligned to customer initiatives
  • Data Driven Mindset: Demonstrates independent analytical thinking and statistical reasoning
  • Lead co selling partnerships with extended sales teams to design and deliver impactful customer solutions
  • Partner with technical sales teams on discovery and solution development
  • Collaborate with ATU to refine technical messaging and Autodesk's value proposition
  • Engage Deal Desk to secure approvals and navigate complex deal structures


Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience selling into the manufacturing industry in enterprise, strategic, or complex B2B sales environments
  • Proven experience owning enterprise accounts and driving account growth strategies
  • Demonstrated success negotiating and closing complex, multi stakeholder deals
  • Experience forecasting pipeline and managing revenue outcomes
  • Ability to engage credibly with executive level customer stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing Enterprise Business Agreements (EBAs) or large scale commercial agreements
  • Background in SaaS, subscription, or consumption based business models
  • Experience leading co sell motions with technical specialists and partner ecosystems
  • Familiarity with value based selling, QBR facilitation, and executive level storytelling
  • Experience coordinating cross functional teams through complex sales cycles
  • Experience with CRM forecasting, pipeline analytics, and territory planning tools


Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based sales roles, we expect a starting On-Target Earnings (OTE) between $194,400 and $348,480. OTE is comprised of base salary plus commission target for sales roles. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Sales Careers

Working in sales at Autodesk allows you to build meaningful relationships with customers while growing your career. Join us and help make a better, more sustainable world. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/careers/sales

About Autodesk, Inc

Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational software corporation that makes software products and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California, and features a gallery of its customers' work in its San Francisco building.
Learn more about Autodesk, Inc
Size
12,600 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+16.6%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ

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