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Manager, Startup Account Executive

360k – 360kNew York, NYSan Francisco, CAHybrid10+ YOE
Summary

Lead a team of account executives to drive AI solution adoption in the startup ecosystem. Requires 10+ years in consultative tech sales, 5+ years leading teams, and deep startup ecosystem knowledge.

About the role

Responsibilities:

  • Build and lead a team of Startup Account Executives, implementing the broader startup ecosystem strategy through effective sales execution and team development
  • Design and execute regional or segment-specific sales strategies aligned with company-wide startup initiatives
  • Develop and optimize sales processes that enable scalable startup engagement, from seed stage through hypergrowth, while maintaining high standards of responsible AI deployment
  • Partner with other startup ecosystem team leads across partnerships, developer relations, and account management to ensure coordinated execution of startup programs
  • Create and implement sales enablement programs that help your team effectively articulate Anthropic's value proposition to technical and non-technical startup stakeholders
  • Drive revenue growth through strategic pipeline development, territory planning, and resource allocation while maintaining forecast accuracy
  • Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to inform product roadmap and startup program development

You may be a good fit if you have:

  • 10+ years of experience driving adoption of emerging technologies with a consultative, solutions-oriented sales approach, with 5+ years leading sales teams
  • Deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and experience working with high-growth technology companies at various stages
  • Track record of exceeding team revenue targets and successfully scaling startup sales organizations in emerging technology markets
  • Experience building relationships with startup ecosystem players including accelerators, incubators, and venture capital firms
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform strategy, forecast accurately, and make evidence-based decisions about pipeline and territory management
  • Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and ability to align sales execution with broader ecosystem initiatives
  • Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain top sales talent while building an inclusive team culture
  • Passion for emerging technologies like AI, with particular interest in ensuring they are developed safely and responsibly

Annual Salary (OTE): $360,000 - $360,000 USD

Education requirements: At least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Skills
AISalesforceSales ProcessesPipeline ManagementSales EnablementData AnalysisForecastingCRMGo-to-Market StrategyRevenue Growth
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