Xero

SaaS

EnterpriseAccountExecutive

$120–150k United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Enterprise Account Executive at Xero. Skills: Enterprise sales, Account executive, Revenue growth. Drive new business growth. Identify enterprise opportunities”

What You'll Achieve.

Secure long-term business plans; Influence long-term success; Influence retention; Influence expansion

Industry & Context.

SaaS
Problems you'll solve

Complex buying processes

Eligibility Requirements

Significant travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven track record in B2B SaaS or enterprise technology sales, Engaging with executive-level buyers, Managing multiple long-cycle opportunities simultaneously, Deep understanding of accounting workflows, Experience within large accounting firms

Nice to Have

Experience with digital strategies

What You'll Do.

Drive new business growth

Identify enterprise opportunities

Qualify enterprise opportunities

Lead multi-stakeholder sales cycles

Lead discovery sessions

Uncover business problems

Position ROI-led solutions

Maintain pipeline forecasts

Collaborate on introductory events

Collaborate on webinars

Collaborate on partner forums

Build rapport with accounts

Educate prospective accounts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Product; Partner with Legal; Partner with Finance; Partner with Marketing; Work with Senior Account Managers

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Complex deal closure

Full Job Description

The role & it's impact: As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will be the driving force behind our growth strategy with the largest and most strategic accounting firms in the United States. You will own the full pre-sales lifecycle, from initial outbound prospecting through to contract execution, focusing on building executive-level relationships and managing complex buying processes to secure long-term business plans. Your impact is defined by your ability to act as a trusted advisor, helping partners develop and execute digital strategies that convert and activate users at scale. By opening doors at the highest levels and ensuring we win the right business the right way, you directly influence the long-term success, retention, and expansion of Xero’s enterprise ecosystem. The team & how they connect: You will join a high-performing sales engine that thrives on collaboration and strategic alignment across the business. You will partner closely with Product, Legal, Finance, and Marketing teams to ensure deal readiness, while working alongside Senior Account Managers to expand Xero’s penetration within allocated territories. Initially, you will focus on: - Driving new business growth by identifying and qualifying enterprise opportunities through a disciplined "hunter" approach. - Leading complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and discovery sessions to uncover business problems and position ROI-led solutions. - Managing a defined account list and maintaining accurate pipeline forecasts through our Salesforce CRM system. - Collaborating on introductory events, webinars, and partner forums to build rapport and educate prospective enterprise accounts. Where and how you can work: This is a remote-first role, offering you the flexibility to work from any US location where Xero is legally authorised to operate. While you’ll have the freedom of a remote base, the strategic nature of our enterprise partnerships means you’ll regularly hit the road. You should expect signifi

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