About the Role:You'll own your outcomes, from the strategies you run to the conversations that shape what we build next. As an Strategic Account Executive 8 at Wrike, you will play a critical role in landing & expanding key enterprise accounts. You'll own the full sales cycle with new logos, expansion, engaging at C-suite/executive level, partnering with cross-functional teams, and demonstrating Wrike's impact on enterprise transformation and ROI. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your consultative approach and tenacity will directly unlock new business and deepen Wrike's brand as a leader in the market.
If you're a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys connecting technology solutions to real business challenges, we want to hear from you!
This role is for candidates located on the East Coast or Central US.
Your Impact:- Develop, manage, and close complex sales cycles; prospecting, leading discovery, presenting business cases, negotiating contracts, and landing new logos at the enterprise level (10,000+ employees)/ fortune 1000.
- Deliver compelling presentations and business cases to executive audiences, demonstrating strategic thinking, business acumen, and exceptional consultative communication skills.
- Provide highly accurate and insight-driven monthly, quarterly, and annual pipeline forecasts, and maintain meticulous CRM (Salesforce) hygiene.
- Serve as an expert consultant on digital and operational transformation; drive opportunities to upsell, cross-sell, and expand engagement within enterprise accounts.
- Proactively lead and coordinate cross-functional account teams-including Marketing, Sales Development, Solution Consultants, Legal, Security, and Implementation-to deliver a world-class enterprise client experience.
- Skillfully navigate complex legal, procurement, compliance, and security processes in collaboration with internal teams and enterprise client stakeholders.
- Stay at the forefront of SaaS trends and industry best practices to be a valued advisor to your clients and the broader Wrike team.
- Guide enterprise buyers through organizational change management and adoption planning, ensuring alignment, education, and readiness across large buying groups.
- Ensure a seamless and comprehensive handoff to Customer Success and Implementation teams, clearly documenting goals, expectations, and key learnings for ongoing client engagement.
- Regularly capture and communicate enterprise customer insights, competitive intelligence, and market feedback to Product, Sales, and Marketing leadership for continuous improvement.
- Mentor and support development of junior account executives, sharing best practices and contributing to team enablement initiatives.
Your Qualifications:- Fluent in English (verbal and written)
- 6+ years of successful full-cycle SaaS sales experience, including enterprise-level new business acquisition (large deal sizes, multiple stakeholders)
- Demonstrated success executing complex deals with Fortune 1000/Global 5000 organizations and C-suite stakeholders
- Skilled in delivering consultative, solution-based sales cycles using methodologies like MEDDIC, Challenger, or Question-Based Selling
- Outstanding executive presence, business acumen, and ability to translate technical value into compelling ROI/value stories tailored to customer needs
- Proven ability to manage multiple sales processes and large pipelines, with consistent attainment or overachievement of quotas
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable leading high-stakes executive meetings and product demos
- Experience managing legal, procurement, and information security processes for large enterprise agreements
- Proficiency with Salesforce and the modern SaaS sales tech stack
Standout Qualities:- Experience in work management, project management, or a track record of selling to our ideal customer profiles (ICPs) in Marketing, Professional Services, Manufacturing or Engineering
Team Dynamics:You'll join Wrike's enterprise sales team, driving revenue growth by expanding existing customer relationships and acquiring new enterprise customers. With a portfolio expected to be approximately 80% existing accounts and 20% prospects, you'll bring a hunter mindset to both-using structured prospecting and a consultative approach to engage new stakeholders, uncover workflow needs, and create opportunities. You'll own those opportunities from discovery through close, deepening Wrike's footprint within existing accounts and landing new logos.
Our Work Style:- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside ambitious, supportive colleagues who celebrate wins together
- Comprehensive Training: Structured onboarding and ongoing sales enablement to help you master our product and refine your skills
- Work Flexibility: Options for remote work with the support you need to succeed from your home or the office
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus uncapped commission structure that rewards performance
Benefits & Perks:- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Company 401(k) Match
- Parental Leave: 18 Weeks Maternity / 4 Week Paternity
- 2 Volunteer Days
- Health Insurance (Employees + Dependents)
- Disability (STD, LTD) & Life Insurance Plans
- Working from Home Allowance ($40 / Monthly)
- $500 Working from Home home office set-up Stipend
Your recruitment buddy will be Lindsey Storey, Senior Recruiter.
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The range below reflects the total on-target earnings (including base salary and performance-based bonus potential) for this full-time position and applies to all U.S. locations, excluding benefits and other incentives. The final offer within this range will consider factors such as the role, seniority level, geographic location, and employment contract type. An individual's work location, unique skills, experience, and relevant educational background will also influence the final offer. For tailored compensation details based on your preferred location, please discuss with your recruiter during the hiring process.
Total compensation pay range
$255,000-$300,000 USD
