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Account Executive (Tech / SaaS)

Scale.jobs
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
About The Role

The role drives new business acquisition and revenue expansion by managing the complete enterprise sales cycle for a complex, high-velocity B2B SaaS platform.

The position operates at the intersection of technical solution selling and strategic business consulting, engaging directly with executive decision-makers to demonstrate measurable ROI and navigate modern procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire sales pipeline from initial qualification and discovery through negotiation and closing enterprise-level contracts
  • Conduct deep-dive product demonstrations and tailor value propositions to address specific technical and operational challenges of prospects
  • Partner with Solutions Engineers and Product teams to align platform capabilities with complex enterprise architectural requirements
  • Maintain high CRM accuracy in Salesforce, leveraging Gong.io and Outreach to optimize pipeline velocity and forecast monthly and quarterly targets
  • Negotiate commercial terms, MSAs, and SLAs with corporate procurement and legal teams to secure multi-year agreements

What We Are Looking For

  • 3–6 years of quota-carrying sales experience within a B2B SaaS or technology environment, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets
  • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with average contract values (ACV) exceeding $50k
  • Proficiency with modern sales tech stacks including Salesforce, Gong, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to articulate API integrations, security compliance, and cloud deployment models to non-technical stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Bonus: Experience selling developer tools, data infrastructure, or productivity software to technical buyers

Salary : $50,000

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