Account Director - East

DataRobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 144,500 - 262,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading AI solutions company based in New York is looking for an experienced Account Executive to drive new business by acquiring net-new customers. This role emphasizes high-velocity pipeline creation and closing initial deals with DataRobot’s platform offerings. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of sales experience in SaaS, the ability to lead consultative conversations, and skills in cross-functional collaboration. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quota-carrying sales experience in SaaS or enterprise software.
• Familiarity with GenAI or applied AI concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle for net-new customers.
• Partner with Business Development Reps to develop prospecting strategies.
• Lead discovery to identify business problems mapped to solutions.
• Manage opportunity progression, pricing, and negotiation.
• Ensure smooth transitions post-sale by aligning stakeholders.

Skills

Prospecting and closing net-new logos

Experience in subscription-based SaaS

Consultative sales skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer advisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation

The Account Executive is responsible for generating new business by acquiring net‑new customers within assigned territories and/or market segments. This role is focused on high‑velocity pipeline creation, qualifying GenAI use cases, and closing initial land deals across DataRobot’s packaged applications and platform offerings. AEs work closely with Business Development Reps, Pre‑Sales, Account Managers, and Technical Success Managers to drive early‑stage traction and accelerate customer onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• New Logo Acquisition: Own the full sales cycle for net‑new customers, from prospecting and qualification through close.
• Pipeline Generation: Partner with Business Development Reps to prioritize prospective accounts, develop prospecting strategies, and convert qualified buying groups into active opportunities.
• Discovery & Use Case Qualification: Lead discovery to identify business problems and map them to DataRobot’s GenAI solutions, with a hyper‑focus on foundational platform and applications, as well as SAP business applications.
• Deal Execution & Forecasting: Manage opportunity progression, pricing, and negotiation; maintain accurate forecasting and CRM hygiene to support predictable growth.
• Solution Selling in a Vertical Context: Leverage light vertical alignment (major/minor model) to tailor messaging and differentiate based on industry‑specific needs or language.
• Cross‑Functional Handoff to Post‑Sales: Ensure smooth transitions post‑sale by aligning internal stakeholders (Technical Success Managers, Engagement Directors, Account Managers, etc.) and documenting success criteria.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven track record of prospecting, qualifying, and closing net‑new logos in fast‑paced sales cycles.
• Experience selling subscription‑based SaaS solutions, ideally involving business applications or platform‑based tools.
• Ability to lead consultative sales conversations around business use cases and ROI, even without deep technical expertise.
• Skilled at working cross‑functionally with BDRs, presales, and post‑sales teams to progress and close complex deals.
• Viewed by customers as a trusted advisor who brings relevant insights, not just product pitches.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of quota‑carrying sales experience as an account owner in SaaS or enterprise software; familiarity with GenAI or applied AI concepts a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Compensation Statement

The U.S. annual on‑target earnings (OTE) range for this full‑time position is between $144,500 and $262,500 USD/year. This range represents a combination of annual base pay and targeted commission. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on various factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate’s work location, job‑related skills, experience, and education.

The talent and dedication of our employees are at the core of DataRobot’s journey to be an iconic company. We strive to attract and retain the best talent by providing competitive pay and benefits with our employees’ well‑being at the core. Here’s what your benefits package may include depending on your location and local legal requirements: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Flexible Time Off Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

DataRobot is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. DataRobot is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor’s EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.

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