Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
At Algolia, we’re proud to be a pioneer and market leader in AI Search, empowering 18,000+ businesses to deliver blazing-fast, predictive search and browse experiences at internet scale. Every week, we power over 30 billion search requests — four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo combined.
In 2021, we raised $150 million in Series D funding, quadrupling our valuation to $2.25 billion. This strong foundation enables us to keep investing in our market-leading platform and serving incredible customers like Under Armour, PetSmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens.
As an Algolia Strategic Account Manager, you will play a strategic and high-impact role, managing a large book of business across some of the most complex and innovative companies in the world.
This role demands someone who can navigate complex contract negotiations and renewals in parallel, stay organized under pressure, and navigate internal processes efficiently, while also identifying and growing expansion opportunities within your accounts.
We're looking for someone who thrives in a high-ownership environment, operates with autonomy, and brings a consultative approach to growing customer relationships.
YOUR ROLE WILL CONSIST OF:
Own a portfolio of approximately 60 strategic, named accounts. Lead all commercial conversations including contract negotiations, renewals, and expansion opportunities. You are the primary owner of renewal discussions and account strategy. Proactively manage account health by monitoring usage signals, identifying risks early, and developing risk mitigation strategies.
Work with CSMs and Solutions Engineers to assess account trajectory and flag concerns. Identify expansion opportunities across customer divisions and business units through deep understanding of their business objectives and organizational structure. Navigate internal cross-functional processes (legal, finance, deal desk) efficiently to keep contracts and renewals moving. Collabor
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$320k (range: $296k–$320k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
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.
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 Algolia, 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.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
With OTE potential exceeding $320k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.
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