# Account Executive, Physical AI

**Company:** [Encord](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/encord)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Account Executive
**Salary:** $220k – $320k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** B2B SaaS Sales, enterprise technology sales, technical selling, ml sales, Data Infrastructure, AI Tools, Robotics, autonomous systems, Pipeline Management, Forecasting, CRM
**Posted:** 2026-06-22

> Full-cycle Account Executive selling Encord's data platform into Physical AI teams at robotics, autonomous vehicle, and research-driven companies. Own pipeline to close, build relationships with technical/executive buyers, and shape the go-to-market strategy in this high-growth vertical.

## Job Description

## What you’ll do
- Own the full sales cycle end-to-end, from outbound through close, with pipeline generation support
- Sell into Physical AI teams across robotics, autonomous vehicles, and research applications — from high-growth startups to large-scale enterprise programs
- Build deep relationships with technical and executive buyers: heads of autonomy, VP AI, ML engineering leaders, and data operations teams
- Develop a sharp point of view on the Physical AI landscape — understanding where customer pain is sharpest and how Encord's platform delivers measurable impact
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to bring customer insight back into the roadmap
- Help sharpen the ICP as we expand into new Physical AI use cases and geographies
- Forecast accurately, maintain pipeline discipline, and operate with the rigor of someone building something that will outlast them

## Who we’re looking for
- A consistent top or near-top performer in your current or most recent sales role
- Comfortable selling technically complex solutions to skeptical, STEM-trained buyers — you don't need to be an engineer, but you can hold the room with one
- Energized by ambiguity and early-stage environments where you have real ownership and real accountability
- A natural relationship builder who earns trust through preparation, follow-through, and genuine curiosity about customer problems
- Entrepreneurial by disposition — you see gaps as opportunities, not blockers
- Resilient, high-output, and genuinely motivated by the quality of your work

## Experience requirements
- 3 to 7 years in a B2B SaaS or enterprise technology sales role, with a track record of hitting or exceeding quota
- Experience selling to technical audiences — ML, data, or engineering teams — is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with data infrastructure, AI tooling, robotics, or autonomous systems is a plus, not a prerequisite; what matters is how fast you ramp and how deep you go
- Exceptional candidates from outside traditional SaaS sales will be considered: if you've performed at the top of a demanding, competitive field and can demonstrate it, we want to hear from you

## Why Encord
- Competitive salary, commission, and meaningful equity in a high-growth start-up
- Clear, accelerated growth opportunities as the company scales rapidly
- Strong in-person culture: 4 days/week
- Flexible PTO to fully recharge
- Annual learning & development budget
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Frequent travel opportunities across the U.S., London, and Europe
- Bi-annual company offsites, twice-weekly team lunches, and monthly socials

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