Account Executive

We are building a high performing sales team at Sendbird and are currently looking for an experienced Account Executive who can consult with our customers and challenge them to incorporate messaging as part of their user experience. You will develop your own leads, transform the imagination of customers and developers, and close mid-market and enterprise-level deals. We value a tenacious work ethic and relentlessly resourceful people. This role requires hybrid attendance 3 days/week in our San Mateo, CA office.

What You Will Do

• Close mid-market and enterprise level customers in a fast paced and high-intensity environment
• Focus on an outbound, self-sourced approach
• Quickly build and nurture a 3-5x qualified sales pipeline
• Maintain extremely high level of customer focused readiness and activities
• Be willing and able to help grow the company in a multifaceted environment

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of technology sales experience
• Relentless work ethic and dedication towards customers
• A fast learner with high level of energy, positivity, and a sense of humor
• Strong alignment with company values

Added Value

• Formal SaaS sales training in an extremely competitive sales environment
• Experience at a top-notch professional firm (investment banking, management consulting, etc)
• Experience selling cloud-based and/or middle-ware solutions
• Experience selling to enterprise-level developers and product teams
• Experience in vertical industries (communities, live-streaming, on-demand, ecommerce, gaming, etc.)

What We Offer Includes (but is not limited to)

• 20 days PTO, 13 paid US company holidays, 5 sick days, 1 volunteer day, plus 2 rest/rejuvenation days and birthday day off
• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% for the employee, 80% for dependents)
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts, depending on your selected health insurance plan
• Equity program
• 401K program
• Parental leave 
• Life and disability insurance
• Be Your Best Self: An annual stipend of $3,500 (prorated by start date) for expenses ranging from professional development classes and training, to personality assessments, gym memberships, books, fitness classes, mental health services and massages

Pay Transparency

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location.  To determine our ranges, we utilize a variety of compensation data benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies.   A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role is $230,000 - $260,000 OTE .  This range is specific to the San Francisco Bay market.  We consider several factors when making final compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs which may cause your specific offer to vary from the amount listed above.

Flexible Work Policy

We offer a flexible work schedule at Sendbird.  We also value collaboration and relationship building.  With those values in mind, we require all employees within an hour's commute range of their local office to gather with their team in the office three days per week as a minimum.  Some of our roles require a more frequent in-office schedule.  Please work with your manager to understand the office time requirements for your position.

What diversity and inclusion mean to us

There is no such thing as a perfect candidate and the best employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. Sendbird is a place where everyone can learn and grow. We respect, promote, and encourage diversity for equal employment opportunities and encourage you to apply if this role excites you.

About Sendbird

Sendbird is trusted by 4000 of the world’s most popular apps – including industry leaders like Match Group, Rakuten, Yahoo, and Coupang – to power over 7 Billion messages every month between businesses and people looking to build relationships and get things done.

The company offers an award-winning communication platform that modern messaging experiences are built on, unlocking the potential of unified customer communications across notifications, in-app chat, voice, video, and AI. Headquartered in California, Sendbird is backed by ICONIQ, STEADFAST Capital Ventures, Softbank, Tiger Global Management, Meritech Capital, Emergence Capital, Shasta Ventures, August Capital, Funders Club, World Innovation Lab, and Y Combinator.