Commercial Account Executive - NY
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Account Executive
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At a glance
What you'd actually do: Close new Enterprise plans of an AI search product with small and mid-sized organizations, converting self-serve users and prospecting outbound.
Pay
Not listed
ATS shows $180K-$230K plus commission and equity, but it is not labeled base or OTE
Where you work
Hybrid: San Francisco or Austin or New York City
Selling to
enterprises and developers
How you'd sell
Inbound + outbound
Experience asked
Not specified
Degree
Preferred, not required
Your game plan for this job
0 of 5 doneMost people just hit Apply. Do these first and you show up with someone on the inside.
- 1Pick 2–3 people at PerplexityWe found 7 current reps: 1 SDRs, 5 AEs. SDRs reply the most; they were in your shoes recently. See them ↓
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what Perplexity sells.
- 3Have a 15-minute chatGood questions for this role:
- What was your path from SDR to where you are now?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- How is the team doing on quota? What separates the people who hit it?
- How long do SDRs usually stay before moving up to AE?
- 4Apply, ideally with a referralIf the chat went well, ask if they'd refer you or point you to the hiring manager. Then apply and let them know so they can flag it.
- 5Prep for the role playSDR interviews almost always end in a mock cold call. Practice with the Perplexity cheat sheet and the role-play guide.
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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 environment
Skilled at running efficient sales cycles and tailoring messaging to different buyer personas and decision makers
Proven success outbound prospecting into small and mid-sized organizations
Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executives and technical buyers
Adept at identifying client pain points and mapping solutions that drive business value
Ability to collaborate effectively with both cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders
Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
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