Perplexity
Technology
CommercialAccountExecutive
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“Commercial Account Executive at Perplexity. Skills: New business growth, Enterprise relationships, SaaS sales. Drive new business. Prospect for clients”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet revenue targets; Meet logo targets; Meet activity targets
Industry & Context.
Diagnose account potential; Qualify accounts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Full-cycle SaaS sales experience, Track record closing new business, Proven record meeting revenue targets, Skilled running efficient sales cycles, Tailoring messaging to buyers, Proven success outbound prospecting, Prospecting small mid-sized organizations, Exceptional written verbal skills, Presenting to executives technical buyers, Identifying client pain points, Mapping solutions drive value, Collaborate effectively cross-functional teams, Collaborate with technical stakeholders, Experience with CRM systems, Bachelor's degree equivalent experience
What You'll Do.
Pitch Perplexity solutions
Close Perplexity solutions
Convert self-serve customers
Develop account strategies
Execute outreach campaigns
Conduct product demonstrations
Respond technical inquiries
Lead client engagement
Diagnose account potential
Collaborate with Product
Collaborate with Marketing
Collaborate with Customer Success
Maintain platform knowledge
Maintain industry knowledge
Maintain competitor knowledge
Meet activity targets
Maintain pipeline records
Maintain account activity records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Technical stakeholders; Product teams; Marketing teams; Customer Success teams
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Technical inquiries
Full Job Description
Perplexity is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Commercial Account Executive to join our small but mighty Enterprise team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth across small and mid-sized organizations, converting product-led demand into committed Enterprise relationships, and building Perplexity's footprint across thousands of high-potential accounts. This role is ideal for proactive sales professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology and business, and who want to help shape Perplexity's commercial motion from the ground up. RESPONSIBILITIES - Drive new business by prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity Enterprise solutions with small and mid-sized organizations - Convert existing self-serve customers into Enterprise relationships, and land net-new logos through outbound, inbound, and product-led signals - Diligently research prospects, develop account strategies, and execute outreach campaigns tailored to company and industry needs - Conduct high-impact product demonstrations and respond to technical inquiries across Perplexity's full product suite - Lead client engagement through the entire sales cycle, from initial presentation, technical evaluation, negotiation, to closing and onboarding - Quickly diagnose account potential, qualify in and out with discipline, and partner with Enterprise AEs when an account warrants a larger motion - Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure customer satisfaction and solution fit - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Perplexity's platform, industry trends, and competitor landscape - Meet or exceed individual and team revenue, logo, and activity targets on a monthly and quarterly basis - Maintain accurate records of pipeline and account activity using CRM tools QUALIFICATIONS - Full-cycle SaaS sales experience with a strong track record of closing new business - Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a high-growth environmen
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