Strategic account executive (West)

Writer

$100K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8+ years in quota-carrying strategic SaaS sales.
  • Proven success in meeting/exceeding sales quotas.
  • Expertise in outbound prospecting and consultative selling.
  • Strong communication and active listening skills.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in fast-paced settings.
  • Exceptional skills in executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new revenue by overseeing the full sales cycle for the AI platform.
  • Prospect and develop new opportunities in targeted verticals.
  • Collaborate to refine and create tailored solutions for clients.
  • Lead discussions and negotiations at the executive level.
  • Manage a personal book of business with accountability and a long-term focus.
  • Work with product and customer success teams for seamless deployments.
  • Input accurate data for pipeline management and sales forecasting.
  • Educate and support users on maximizing platform value.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and additional company holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents.
  • Support for fertility and family planning.
  • Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri.
  • Flexible spending accounts and dependent FSA options.
  • Health savings accounts with company contributions.
  • Annual stipends for wellness and learning development.
  • Inclusive company-wide and team off-sites.
  • Competitive pay, stock options, and 401k benefits.
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, London, or remote within the US. 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 (12 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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