What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive - AI Native: Strategic position at Baseten?
About Baseten
Baseten powers inference for the world's most dynamic AI companies, like OpenEvidence, Clay, Mirage, Gamma, Sourcegraph, Writer, Abridge, Bland, and Zed. By uniting applied AI research, flexible infrastructure, and seamless developer tooling, we enable companies operating at the frontier of AI to bring cutting-edge models into production. With our recent $150M Series D funding, backed by investors including BOND, IVP, Spark Capital, Greylock, and Conviction, we’re scaling our team to meet accelerating customer demand.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an Account Executive to join our dynamic team. This role is a great fit for those with sales experience looking to grow within a high-growth startup environment. As an Account Executive, you will prospect and close new business alongside our founders and Marketing team. You’ll consult with our existing customer base and prospective customers to build meaningful relationships and shape our product and go-to-market roadmaps.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help build the foundation and processes for customer-facing teams at Baseten
- Lead, negotiate, and execute new sales opportunities for Baseten
- In partnership with the marketing and BDR team, develop a strong sales pipeline to support quarterly and annual sales targets
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within sales accounts
- Work cross-functionally to improve the customer experience and ensure sales effectiveness
REQUIREMENTS
- 4-7 years of sales experience in a SaaS business
- Experience in selling to technical audiences
- Experience with developer/machine-learning tooling preferred, but not required
- Proven ability to close complex sales cycles
- Proficiency with sales and marketing automation tools
- Interest in working at an early-stage, fast-paced startup
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
- Generous PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!)
- Paid parental leave
- Company-facilitated 401(k)
- Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.
Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey in shaping the future of AI! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for machine learning and a desire to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
At Baseten, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
