Customer Account Executive, SMB

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus program

Health benefits

401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AlertMedia is seeking an energetic Customer Account Executive, SMB, in Austin to own and grow a portfolio of existing SMB customers. You will work with the Sales Manager to review pipeline, improve forecast accuracy, and develop strategies to meet quota while balancing high‑velocity opportunities with strategic growth plays.

You will lead conversations through the full sales cycle, collaborate with Success, Renewals, Marketing, Finance, and Product Marketing to drive adoption and growth, and

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a sales closing role, preferably within a software‑as‑a‑service company.
• A track record of success in prospecting, pipeline management, forecasting, and closing deals.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• The resourcefulness to navigate unclear organizational structures and identify decision‑makers when titles or responsibilities overlap.
• The ability to prioritize high‑velocity opportunities while progressing strategic expansion opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a personable, persistent, and proactive approach.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, follow through on commitments, and maintain accurate records.
• Experience using Salesforce and Outreach.io is required. Experience with Gong is preferred.
• Practical experience using generative AI solutions, such as ChatGPT, to improve productivity, research, communication, or sales execution.
• Sound judgment when reviewing AI‑generated information and handling customer or company data.
• A growth mindset, curiosity about new technology, and a willingness to share effective practices with teammates.
• A coachable approach and the ability to apply feedback quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of existing SMB customers with expansion potential.
• Review pipeline with Sales Manager to improve forecast accuracy, and develop strategies to meet or exceed quota.
• Create and manage a clear territory plan, balancing high‑velocity opportunities with longer‑term strategic growth plays.
• Lead customer conversations throughout the sales cycle, including discovery, demonstrations, proposals, negotiations, and close.
• Collaborate with Customer Success, Renewals, Marketing, Finance, and Product Marketing to increase adoption and uncover growth opportunities.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, customer follow‑ups, and deal milestones to keep opportunities moving forward.
• Train new users, experienced users, and customer stakeholders on AlertMedia’s software, relevant use cases, and strategies for maximizing value.
• Use AI‑powered solutions, including ChatGPT, to support account research, meeting preparation, outreach personalization, follow‑up drafting, information synthesis, and workflow efficiency.
• Share effective AI prompts, workflows, and learnings with teammates to strengthen how the broader team works.
• Review and validate AI‑generated content before using it in customer‑facing communications or business decisions.
• Execute AlertMedia’s proven sales methodology with consistency, accuracy, and urgency.
• Maintain accurate and timely account, opportunity, activity, and forecast data.
• Continuously improve your sales approach based on coaching, performance data, customer feedback, and responsible experimentation with new technology.

Skills

Sales closing

Pipeline management

Forecasting

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Time management

AI in sales

Negotiation

Prospecting

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach.io

Gong

CRM software

Job description

Do work that matters.

At AlertMedia, we help organizations protect their people, operations, and brand. Our modern Risk Intelligence and Response platform empowers teams to detect emerging threats, assess impact, and respond with confidence. We believe building resilience should be simpler—and it starts with bringing critical information and workflows together in one unified platform.

Our core values drive us in our important mission of keeping people safe & informed:

• We’re humans not robots
• Customers always come first
• We work better together
• Simplicity is our strength
• Our reputation is priceless
• Hard work pays off

As one of the fastest growing softwarecompanies in the nation, we’re focused on finding the best talent and building the best team to continue accelerating our rapid growth to keep up with our demand!

As a Customer Account Executive, SMB, you’ll own and grow a portfolio of existing small and midsize business customers. Working closely with your Sales Manager, you’ll develop a deep understanding of AlertMedia’s software, sales process, forecasting methodology, and internal systems. You’ll manage your territory, generate pipeline, and lead full‑cycle expansion opportunities from discovery through close.

You’ll partner closely with Customer Success Managers to help customers achieve their business objectives and gain more value from AlertMedia. You’ll also collaborate with Renewals Managers on single‑ and multi‑year contract renewals.

We’re a fast‑growing software company focused on building a talented, collaborative team that can continue meeting increased customer demand. We embrace thoughtful experimentation and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help our teams work more efficiently, make informed decisions, and create better customer experiences.

Who you are:

You’re passionate about helping customers achieve their goals with AlertMedia. You enjoy driving revenue growth, solving meaningful problems, and collaborating across teams to move opportunities forward.

You’re a customer‑focused seller who builds trust quickly and works effectively in a fast‑paced environment where no two accounts are the same. You can navigate unclear organizational structures, identify and influence key stakeholders, and guide customers through short‑ to mid‑length sales cycles with urgency and empathy.

You’re energized by uncovering expansion opportunities tied to clear, measurable customer needs. You help customers recognize additional value in the software they already use while maintaining a thoughtful, consultative approach.

You’re organized, accountable, and intentional with your time. You can manage competing priorities, keep detailed records, and maintain momentum across multiple opportunities and internal partnerships.

You’re also curious about emerging technology. You use AI‑powered solutions, including ChatGPT, to improve productivity, prepare for customer conversations, personalize outreach, synthesize information, and strengthen your sales strategy. You apply sound judgment, verify AI‑generated information, and follow company standards for data privacy and responsible AI use.

What you get to do every day:

• Own and grow a portfolio of existing SMB customers with expansion potential.
• Partner with your Sales Manager to review pipeline, improve forecast accuracy, and develop strategies to meet or exceed quota.
• Create and manage a clear territory plan, balancing high‑velocity opportunities with longer‑term strategic growth plays.
• Lead customer conversations throughout the sales cycle, including discovery, demonstrations, proposals, negotiations, and close.
• Collaborate with Customer Success, Renewals, Marketing, Finance, and Product Marketing to increase adoption and uncover growth opportunities.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, customer follow‑ups, and deal milestones to keep opportunities moving forward.
• Train new users, experienced users, and customer stakeholders on AlertMedia’s software, relevant use cases, and strategies for maximizing value.
• Use AI‑powered solutions, including ChatGPT, to support account research, meeting preparation, outreach personalization, follow‑up drafting, information synthesis, and workflow efficiency.
• Share effective AI prompts, workflows, and learnings with teammates to strengthen how the broader team works.
• Review and validate AI‑generated content before using it in customer‑facing communications or business decisions.
• Execute AlertMedia’s proven sales methodology with consistency, accuracy, and urgency.
• Maintain accurate and timely account, opportunity, activity, and forecast data.
• Continuously improve your sales approach based on coaching, performance data, customer feedback, and responsible experimentation with new technology.

What you bring to the role:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a sales closing role, preferably within a software‑as‑a‑service company.
• A track record of success in prospecting, pipeline management, forecasting, and closing deals.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• The resourcefulness to navigate unclear organizational structures and identify decision‑makers when titles or responsibilities overlap.
• The ability to prioritize high‑velocity opportunities while progressing strategic expansion opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a personable, persistent, and proactive approach.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, follow through on commitments, and maintain accurate records.
• Comfort with change and a willingness to contribute ideas that improve sales processes and team performance.
• Experience using Salesforce and Outreach.io is required. Experience with Gong is preferred.
• Practical experience using generative AI solutions, such as ChatGPT, to improve productivity, research, communication, or sales execution.
• Sound judgment when reviewing AI‑generated information and handling customer or company data.
• A growth mindset, curiosity about new technology, and a willingness to share effective practices with teammates.
• A coachable approach and the ability to apply feedback quickly.

Location: Austin, Texas, or the surrounding area, with the ability to work a hybrid environment 3 days per week.

Sponsorship: AlertMedia does not sponsor candidates. Must have the legal right to work in the United States now and in the future.

Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:

At AlertMedia, you won’t just build your career — you’ll be part of something meaningful, surrounded by people who genuinely care about the work and each other.

• Competitive Base Salary +Company‑Wide Bonus Program
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees!
• 401K with generous company match
• Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other!
• Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
• A Best Places to Work company 10 years in a row and numerous other awards
• Access to new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high‑tech building gym and nearby running trails
• Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team
• You'll do meaningful work—while growing your career in a fast‑moving, global company with an award‑winning culture

About AlertMedia:

We are the leading risk intelligence and response platform — trusted by the largest companies in the world to protect their people and assets when it matters most. We are a high‑growth, PE‑backed SaaS company with more than 4,000 clients scaling rapidly across the globe. Our technology is unmatched with a unified platform, a 7+year history of AI innovation, a customer NPS of 70+, and a culture that sets us even further apart from our competition.

We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers. For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com.

Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication.

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