Account Executive

Sift Stack•San Francisco, CA

17d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Account Executive at Sift, you will own complex, technical sales cycles with engineering teams building some of the most advanced systems in the world. You’ll work closely with Solutions Engineering, Product, and leadership to identify opportunities, guide customers through technical evaluations, and close deals that deliver measurable engineering impact. This is a high-impact role for someone who is excited to sell a deeply technical product, engage directly with engineers, and help shape the go-to-market motion at an early-stage, high-growth company.

Requirements

6–10+ years of experience in a quota-carrying B2B sales role
Has experience selling technical or complex products (e.g., SaaS, developer tools, engineering software, or infrastructure platforms)
Is comfortable engaging deeply with technical stakeholders such as engineers, architects, and technical leaders
Demonstrates strong curiosity and the ability to quickly learn complex technical concepts
Has a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
Communicates clearly and confidently with both technical and executive audiences
Thrives in early-stage environments where processes are still evolving
Is highly motivated and willing to invest the effort required to succeed in complex enterprise sales

Responsibilities

Drive New Customer Acquisition
Identify and develop new opportunities with engineering-driven organizations across the United States
Prospect into target accounts and build relationships with both technical and executive stakeholders
Develop account strategies and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities
Run Technical Sales Cycles
Lead discovery conversations to understand system architecture, telemetry workflows, and engineering challenges
Partner with Solutions Engineering and Product to guide technical evaluations and pilots
Define success criteria and drive evaluations toward clear technical and business outcomes
Close High-Value Deals
Own opportunities from initial engagement through contract signature
Align technical validation with commercial decision-making
Navigate procurement, legal, and security processes, including enterprise and government-adjacent environments
Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Work closely with Solutions Engineering, Product, and Customer Success
Share insights from the field to refine product positioning and sales strategy
Help Build Sift’s US Go-To-Market Motion
Contribute to how we sell, who we target, and how we scale
Provide feedback on messaging, ICP, and sales process
Support hiring and onboarding as the team grows
Maintain Forecast Accuracy
Maintain disciplined pipeline management and forecasting
Clearly communicate deal progress, risks, and next steps to leadership