Account Executive, Strategic

Docker; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Docker is seeking an Account Executive, Strategic to manage and expand relationships with key strategic accounts. You will develop strategic plans to increase revenue and ensure client satisfaction through excellent service.

The role requires proven sales experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex negotiations across enterprise clients. Remote-first environment with global reach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in selling to large, complex F100 accounts.
• Proven ability to influence across all levels of the organization, including C-level.
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions and managing multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Client relationship management with strategic accounts.
• Develop strategic business plans with clients to achieve mutual growth.
• Achieve and exceed sales quotas within the assigned portfolio.
• Conduct market analysis to understand industry trends and client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide cohesive market approaches.
• Provide accurate forecasts and report on account status and performance.
• Lead contract negotiations to achieve favorable terms.

Job description

About Docker

Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls. From solo founders to the world's largest companies, developers rely on Docker to build, share, and run their applications across our suite of products including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and Docker Scout.We are a globally distributed, remote-first team building the tools that define how software gets built and delivered. As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default.

Account Executive, Strategic

The Account Executive, Strategic, is responsible for managing and expanding relationships with key strategic accounts. This role involves a deep understanding of the client's business, the ability to develop strategic plans to increase revenue, and ensuring client satisfaction through excellent service. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with strategic clients. Act as the main point of contact and advocate for client needs within the company.
• Strategic Business Planning: Develop a thorough understanding of key client needs and requirements. Work closely with clients to devise and implement strategic plans that align with their business goals and drive mutual growth.
• Sales Targets: Achieve and exceed sales quotas within assigned portfolio by identifying and closing business opportunities.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and client feedback to inform strategic planning and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaboration: with cross-functional teams (including marketing, product development, and customer service) to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to market.
• Reporting and Forecasting: Provide accurate forecasts and track key account metrics. Report on the status of accounts and transactions, and monitor sales performance against goals.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms for both the client and the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience selling to large, complex F100 businesses, demonstrating a successful track record of meeting or exceeding targets, preferably in a similar industry or role.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple account management projects at a time while maintaining sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent listening, negotiat