Commercial Account Executive

Apply; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apply is seeking a Commercial Account Executive to drive new business growth across small and mid-sized organizations. The successful candidate will convert product-led demand into committed Enterprise relationships and build Perplexity's footprint.

This role requires full-cycle SaaS sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate records and meeting revenue targets while engaging clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Full-cycle SaaS sales experience with a strong track record of closing new business.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a high-growth environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executives.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity Enterprise solutions.
• Convert existing self-serve customers into Enterprise relationships.
• Conduct high-impact product demonstrations and respond to technical inquiries.

Skills

Full-cycle SaaS sales experience

Proven track record of closing new business

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Skilled at running efficient sales cycles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)

Job description

Perplexity is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Commercial Account Executive to join our small but mighty Enterprise team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth across small and mid-sized organizations, converting product-led demand into committed Enterprise relationships, and building Perplexity's footprint across thousands of high-potential accounts. This role is ideal for proactive sales professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology and business, and who want to help shape Perplexity's commercial motion from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity Enterprise solutions with small and mid-sized organizations

• Convert existing self-serve customers into Enterprise relationships, and land net-new logos through outbound, inbound, and product-led signals

• Diligently research prospects, develop account strategies, and execute outreach campaigns tailored to company and industry needs

• Conduct high-impact product demonstrations and respond to technical inquiries across Perplexity's full product suite

• Lead client engagement through the entire sales cycle, from initial presentation, technical evaluation, negotiation, to closing and onboarding

• Quickly diagnose account potential, qualify in and out with discipline, and partner with Enterprise AEs when an account warrants a larger motion

• 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, logo, and activity targets on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Maintain accurate records of pipeline and account activity using CRM tools

Qualifications

• Full-cycle SaaS sales experience with a strong track record of closing new business

• Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a high-growth environment

• Skilled at running efficient sales cycles and tailoring messaging to different buyer personas and decision makers

• Proven success outbound prospecting into small and mid-sized organizations

• Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executives and technical buyers

• 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