["Full-Time"]
Remote
SaaS
jobicy
About this role
Hello, I’m Ricci, Sales Manager at Customer.io in EMEA! We're expanding our sales team in the United Kingdom and Ireland and seeking motivated and successful Account Executives at the Mid-Market level to join us!
This role offers a unique opportunity to take your sales career to the next level, with potential for upward mobility.As an Account Executive, you’ll represent Customer.io to prospective customers and drive growth within key market segments.
This is a full-cycle sales role (prospect, demo, close), where you'll be fielding both inbound and outbound demand.About Customer.ioOver 9,000 companies — from scrappy startups to global brands — use our platform to send billions of emails, push notifications, in-app messages, and SMS every day. Customer.io powers automated communication that people actually want to receive.
We help teams send smarter, more relevant messages using real-time behavioral data.
Responsibilities: Pipeline Development and Management: Build and manage a pipeline through self-sourced leads and SDR-supported leads to drive new customer acquisition. Full-Cycle Sales Execution: Lead the entire sales process from prospecting and discovery through demo and closing for deals typically under $50,000 ACV, focusing solely on new business acquisition within targeted accounts.
Customer Needs Analysis and Solution Alignment: Conduct discovery calls to understand customer business challenges and goals. Position Customer.io's solutions to meet these needs effectively. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Feedback: Work closely with the SDR team for lead quality feedback and collaborate with Customer Success and Technical Support for a smooth hand-off post-sale.
Performance Tracking and Reporting: Own and report on individual sales metrics, including pipeline status and progress towards targets, to support informed decision-making. High-Volume Prospecting: Engage in consistent cold and warm outreach to build and maintain a healthy top-of-funnel pipeline. Client
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Mid-Market
1–6 month cycles, moderate deal complexity
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Deal Size
$,
Typical contract value
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Dedicated prospecting team
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.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
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Template questionThis Account Executive position at Customer.io involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.
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