Senior Account Executive, SMB

Figma; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,400 - 83,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for employees

Health, dental & vision benefits

Retirement contribution

Generous PTO

Work from home stipend

Job summary

A leading design software company is seeking an Account Executive in San Francisco to generate new business and manage relationships with key decision-makers. The ideal candidate will have a strong history in SaaS sales and successful pipeline management. This full-time role requires in-person attendance two days a week and offers competitive compensation and benefits, including equity and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience closing sales for a software or SaaS business in an outbound function.
• Consistent performance meeting pipeline generation targets for net new business.
• Demonstrated experience managing high volume sales cycles.
• A sales methodology that creates value for customers.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a pipeline of SMB accounts.
• Apply effective discovery and value-selling techniques.
• Align with key decision-makers to solve business challenges.
• Conduct thorough analysis to tier and prioritize accounts.
• Engage cross-functional partners to drive deals forward.
• Leverage opportunities to advance relationships through in-person meetings.

Skills

Closing sales for a software or SaaS business in an outbound function

Meeting pipeline generation targets for net new business

Managing high volume sales cycles

Sales methodology and process

Job description

Overview

Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better products — from start to finish. Whether it’s consolidating tools, simplifying workflows, or collaborating across teams and time zones, Figma makes the design process faster, more efficient, and fun while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make with us!

We are looking for an Account Executive, SMB who will play a critical role generating new business and fielding inbound prospects in their territory. You will be responsible for targeting, building and nurturing positive relationships with key decision-makers and assisting them through their Figma evaluation and buying process of all products. This is an opportunity to accelerate your career, learn from leading sellers in the industry and build an incredible network of cross functional partners at Figma.

This is a full time role that will be held from our NYC or SF Hub (in-person 2 days/week)

What you\'ll do at Figma:

• Create and manage a pipeline of SMB accounts from inbound and outbound activity to consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets
• Apply effective discovery and value-selling techniques to build and strengthen relationships with key decision-makers in both new and existing customers (500+ FTEs)
• Align with key decision makers to identify where Figma’s roadmap and innovations can solve business challenges
• Conduct thorough analysis to tier and prioritize accounts in large volumes
• Expertly position Figma and engage cross-functional partners where necessary to drive deals forward
• Leverage opportunities to advance relationships through in-person meetings and networking opportunities

We\'d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience closing sales for a software or SaaS business in an outbound function
• Consistent performance meeting pipeline generation targets for net new business
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing high volume sales cycles (1-3 months)
• A sales methodology and process that creates value for customers

While it\’s not required, it\’s an added plus if you also have:

• Experience selling solutions to technical audiences (i.e. Engineering, Product, Design teams)
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a changing environment
• Certified in deal qualification and prospect discovery

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):

$76,000 — $76,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail]. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.

Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:

• Holding interviews in an accessible location
• Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
• Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
• Changing the mode or format of interviews

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

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