Enterprise Account Executive

Fireworks AI•San Mateo, NY

13h

About The Position

At Fireworks, we’re building the future of generative AI infrastructure. Our platform delivers the highest-quality models with the fastest and most scalable inference in the industry. We’ve been independently benchmarked as the leader in LLM inference speed and are driving cutting-edge innovation through projects like our own function calling and multimodal models. Fireworks is a Series C company valued at $4 billion and backed by top investors including Benchmark, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index, and Evantic. We’re an ambitious, collaborative team of builders, founded by veterans of Meta PyTorch and Google Vertex AI. We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to join our sales team. The ideal candidate has a solid track record at early-stage startups, selling to technical stakeholders, and consistently exceeding quotas by closing six-figure deals. This role demands a driven individual capable of navigating the complexities of selling software solutions to large enterprises, with a keen understanding of the technical nuances involved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 8-10+ years of working experience
6+ years of progressive SaaS software sales experience, with a proven "hunter" mentality
3+ years experience selling SaaS products to a technical audience
Demonstrated success in closing business in large complex enterprise accounts
Excellent negotiation, analytical, financial, and organizational skills, thriving in an evolving entrepreneurial environment
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Solid track record at early-stage startups
Consistently exceeding quotas by closing six-figure deals
Keen understanding of the technical nuances involved in selling software solutions to large enterprises

Responsibilities

Drive new business opportunities by developing and executing a sales strategy for selling Fireworks AI within targeted accounts
Gain a deep understanding of Fireworks AI's offerings and value proposition, effectively articulating them in the market
Focus on pipeline generation within your targeted accounts to ensure long-term success
Interact with and leverage the Channel and Alliance partner community to find new opportunities and drive existing deals to close
Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to procurement
Forecast accurately and leverage internal resources to hit your annual quota efficiently
Regularly update all active accounts, reporting on sales activities, status, and progress
Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and referenceability
Travel for client visits and presentations as needed