External
On-site
SaaS
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About this role
About the RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated and results-oriented Enterprise Account Executive to drive growth and revenue within an assigned portfolio of enterprise accounts.
This is a sales-focused role where you will be responsible for not only managing a designated book of business of existing client relationships but also identifying and capitalizing on upsell and cross-sell opportunities to maximize revenue.
As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will serve as the primary point of contact for key enterprise clients, delivering tailored solutions that align with their strategic goals and driving the overall growth of the accounts and success of the partnerships.
What You'll DoSales Leadership & Account Growth: Take full ownership of an assigned book of business, with the primary responsibility to drive sales growth by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling.Sales Reporting & Forecasting: Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular updates on account performance, ensuring that pipeline health is managed effectively and that key milestones are being met.Sales Presentations & Negotiations: Lead sales presentations and contract negotiations, ensuring the solutions provided meet client needs while maximizing revenue for the company.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with other teams, including customer success, product, and marketing, to ensure a seamless execution of sales strategies and deliver outstanding client experiences.Strategic Account Planning: Drive step change investment growth by developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies for each account, working closely with clients to uncover their evolving needs and business objectives, and delivering tailored solutions to meet those goals.Revenue Generation & Target Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed revenue targets and quotas by identifying opportunities for additional product offerings, contract renewals, an
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Inherit existing accounts
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.
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 questionAs an Account Executive with Uber, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
The US market offers the highest OTE potential globally for sales professionals, with a highly competitive talent landscape.
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