Strategic Account Executive - Central

ZipHQ, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start-up equity

Full health, vision & dental coverage

Flexible PTO

Apple equipment

401k plan

Job summary

Zip is seeking a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive to drive expansion into global enterprises with $7B+ revenue. This high-impact, consultative sales role requires deep industry expertise, a hunter mindset, and passion for solving procurement challenges.

You will own the full sales cycle, drive new business, and act as a strategic advisor while leveraging top sales tools to optimize the pipeline. Join Zip as an early sales leader in a hyper-growth startup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SaaS sales experience in enterprise settings.
• Experience selling to procurement, finance, legal, IT, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing teams.
• Proven track record closing complex enterprise deals and acquiring net-new logos.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle: engage C-level executives and navigate long deal cycles.
• Drive new business: develop a strong pipeline with support from BDRs and marketing.
• Act as a strategic advisor: understand procurement challenges and position Zip as a transformation partner.
• Solution-sell with vision: demonstrate impact and align with digital transformation goals.
• Shape the future: help refine Zip’s sales strategy and team culture as a growth leader.
• Leverage sales tools: optimize outreach with Salesforce, Clari, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Navigator, and Outreach.

Skills

SaaS sales (enterprise)

Stakeholder management

Net-new logos acquisition

Complex sales cycles

Executive communication

Job description

About Zip

Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.

The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend.

Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.

Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.

Your Role

As a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive, you will drive Zip’s expansion into global enterprises with $7B+ in revenue. This is a high-impact, consultative sales role requiring deep industry expertise, a hunter mentality, and a passion for solving complex procurement challenges.

You Will

• Own the full sales cycle: Engage C-level executives, influence stakeholders across procurement, finance, IT, legal, and operations, and navigate long, complex deal cycles.

• Drive new business: While supported by BDRs and marketing, you’ll proactively prospect and leverage your network to develop a strong pipeline.

• Act as a strategic advisor: Understand enterprise procurement challenges and position Zip as a transformational solution for efficiency and cost control.

• Solution-sell with vision: Demonstrate Zip’s immediate impact while aligning with customers’ long-term digital transformation goals.

• Shape the future: As an early sales leader in a hyper-growth startup, help refine Zip’s sales strategy, process, and team culture.

• Leverage best-in-class sales tools: Utilize Salesforce, Clari, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Outreach to optimize outreach and pipeline management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SaaS sales experience, with a strong track record of closing complex enterprise deals.

• Experience selling to procurement, finance, legal, IT, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing teams.

• Proven success acquiring net-new logos in organizations with 10,000+ employees.

• Skilled in complex sales cycles: Managing multiple stakeholders, navigating procurement processes, and driving consensus at the executive level.

• Self-motivated and proactive: You take ownership of your success and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional communication and organization skills to manage multiple opportunities effectively.

The salary range for this role is $300,000 - $350,000 OTE. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

Perks & Benefits

At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.

• Start-up equity

• Full health, vision & dental coverage

• Flexible PTO

• Apple equipment plus home office budget

• 401k plan

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong.