Enterprise Account Executive
Perplexity · San Francisco, California; Austin, Texas; New York City, New York
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- $240,000–$400,000 a year
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- Full time
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- Hybrid
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Perplexity is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Account Executive to join our small but mighty Enterprise team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth and fostering strong relationships with potential clients. This role is ideal for proactive sales professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology and business, and who want to shape the future of enterprise AI.
Responsibilities
Drive new business by prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity Enterprise Pro solutions with large organizations
Diligently research prospects, develop account strategies, and execute outreach campaigns tailored to company and industry needs
Conduct high-impact product demonstrations and respond to RFPs and technical inquiries
Lead client engagement through the entire sales cycle—from initial presentation, technical evaluation, negotiation, to closing and onboarding
Build and nurture senior-level relationships across enterprise clients, championing Perplexity’s value proposition and customer outcomes
Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure customer satisfaction and solution fit
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Perplexity’s platform, industry trends, and competitor landscape
Meet or exceed individual and team revenue targets on a monthly and quarterly basis
Maintain accurate records of pipeline and account activity using CRM tools
Qualifications
5+ years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience, ideally with enterprise-level clients
Proven record of meeting or exceeding annual revenue targets in a high-growth environment
Skilled at complex sales cycles, tailoring messaging to different buyer personas and decision makers
Proven success outbound prospecting to large enterprise
Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to C-suite executives
Adept at identifying client pain points and mapping solutions that drive business value
Ability to collaborate effectively with both cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders
Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.
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