Major Account Executive, Existing Accounts (DC Area)

    Akamai Technologies

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    🇺🇸 United States
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    Posted Today
    $174k–$312kOTE

    Base + Commission

    Work Type

    On-site

    Source

    jooble

    About this role

    ...solutions for millions of users. Akamai seeks an executive to oversee customer renewals across the... ...* This role involves managing Akamai's accounts, ensuring contract renewals, expanding... ...only - The On Target Earnings (OTE, base salary + com

    missions) for this position...

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Yes

    OTE

    $,

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos4–6/week
    Client meetings3–5/week
    Proposals2–3/week
    Pipeline review1–2×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Tags

    sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Akamai Technologies's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Research typical OTE splits for this role level and negotiate accordingly
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.

    The US market offers the highest OTE potential globally for sales professionals, with a highly competitive talent landscape.

    With OTE potential exceeding $312k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.

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