Strategic account executive (West)

Writer

$125K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8+ years of quota-carrying strategic SaaS sales experience, preferably in high-growth environments.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding annual quotas.
  • Expertise in outbound prospecting, consultative selling, and managing executive-level stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage across multiple functions.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and take ownership of outcomes in fast-paced settings.
  • Strong presentation skills aimed at executive audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new revenue by managing the entire sales cycle for the enterprise AI platform.
  • Prospect, qualify, and develop new opportunities in specified target verticals.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance value propositions and create custom solutions.
  • Lead executive discussions and negotiations, aligning with clients' business goals.
  • Manage a personal portfolio with accountability and a focus on long-term success.
  • Work closely with product and customer success teams to ensure effective implementations and value delivery.
  • Maintain accurate sales pipeline data for leadership reporting and forecasting.
  • Become a product expert, assisting users in setting up the platform for optimal value.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and company holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
  • Paid parental leave for all parents lasting 16 weeks.
  • Support for fertility and family planning.
  • Access to early-detection cancer testing through Galleri.
  • Flexible spending accounts and dependent FSAs available.
  • Health savings account options with company contribution.
  • Annual stipends for wellness and personal development.
  • Company-wide and team off-site events.
  • Competitive compensation package including stock options and 401k.
Full Job Description
About the role

Join WRITER's sales team as an Strategic Account Executive and help shape the future of work. You'll empower global enterprises (8,000+ employees) to transform their operations through our cutting-edge AI agent platform, enabling organizations to deploy AI at scale and unlock unprecedented productivity.

This role is perfect for high performers who thrive in fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environments where you have the autonomy to drive results and build lasting relationships with both clients and teammates. If you're energized by meaningful work and the opportunity to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

This role can be based remotely anywhere in the US, with opportunities for hybrid work at our office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, or London. You'll report to a regional vice president.

What you'll do
  • Drive net-new revenue by managing the full sales cycle for WRITER's enterprise AI agent platform
  • Prospect, qualify, and develop new strategic opportunities in target verticals and target account lists
  • Partner cross-functionally to refine value propositions and co-create tailored solutions for strategic clients
  • Guide executive-level discussions and negotiations, ensuring alignment with customer business goals
  • Own your book of business with a high degree of accountability and a bias for long-term impact
  • Collaborate closely with product and customer success teams to ensure smooth deployments and ongoing value
  • Consistently input accurate pipeline data to forecast and report sales progress to leadership
  • Become a trusted product expert, educating users on how to set up WRITER to unlock value, going hands-on where needed


☆ What you need
  • 5-8+ years of quota-carrying strategic SaaS sales experience, ideally in high-growth or complex value based sales motion
  • Track record of meeting or exceeding annual quotas
  • Skilled in outbound prospecting, consultative selling, and executive stakeholder management
  • Strong communicator with the ability to connect across functions and listen actively to diverse perspectives
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and owning outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Strong executive level presentation skills


Benefits & perks (US Full-time employees)
  • Generous PTO, plus company holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Paid parental leave for all parents (16 weeks)
  • Fertility and family planning support
  • Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
  • Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
  • Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
  • Annual work-life stipends for:
    • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
    • Learning and development stipend
  • Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
  • Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

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