["Full-Time"]
Remote
SaaS
jobicy
About this role
Overview
Smartling is an AI-native translation platform that's redefining how the world's biggest brands go global — ranked #3 on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list. We're growing rapidly at scale and are backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm.
While most companies are still figuring out how to use AI, we've spent years building it into the core of our platform — and we're just getting started. Smartling is looking for an Enterprise Account Executive with great energy, leadership, and initiative to join our growing Sales team.
You will have the opportunity to make a high impact in growing Smartling by generating new business for our Global Fluency Platform. We are seeking a results-driven individual who has SaaS experience selling to high-level executives across various business functions. You Will
Manage the complex sales process from lead generation and discovery to contract negotiation and close with multiple C-Level stakeholders Deliver against all revenue targets and all key performance metrics Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to ensure over-achievement through a combination of cold calling, email campaigns and market sector knowledge/intelligence Engage with prospects to position Smartling solutions through strategic, consultative and value-based selling Demonstrate ownership of all aspects of territory management Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize customer success and revenue generation Represent Smartling at industry events, networking and when presenting our solutions Update Salesforce daily with accurate customer and pipeline data Accurately forecast and deliver revenue to deadlines
You Have
7+ years of experience in SaaS B2B Sales Demonstrated track record and success, selling SaaS solutions and services at the executive level to enterprise-sized businesses Track record of overachieving against quota ( $1M+ of ARR) A background of success in closing net new business at an enterpri
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Greenfield
Build territory from scratch — net-new logos
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
Tags
Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionThis Account Executive position at Smartling involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
Are you a closer?
Interested in SaaS? Build your profile to get matched with roles like this.
Explore More Sales Jobs
Similar Roles
Remote Sales Representative (TX)
TaxRise
$180k
Inbound Sales Representative (Remote/Eastern Time)
A Place For Mom
Senior Account Executive - Canvas - K12
Instructure
Senior Account Executive - Canvas - HiEd
Instructure
Account Executive - North America
Emplifi
Senior Account Executive II, Financial Services
Collibra
Browse More Jobs
Ready to land your next closing role?
Build your free closer profile to get matched with high-ticket sales opportunities, track applications, and showcase your track record.
Join 500+ closers already on the platform • Free forever
