Manager– Growth Sales (AI-Native)

Anthropic•New York, NY

8d•$360,000 - $435,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager on the Startups team at Anthropic, you'll lead a team of 5-10 Growth Account Executives responsible for driving expansion and retention across our fastest-growing startup customers. You'll build and develop a high-performing team while establishing the frameworks, processes, and best practices that enable them to help customers harness the transformative potential of safe, frontier AI. In this role, you'll be responsible for growing team revenue, driving optimal commercial outcomes, and ensuring Anthropic is building long-term partnerships with the world’s fastest growing AI native startups.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in enterprise software sales or account management, with 3+ years leading sales teams
Proven track record of consistently exceeding team revenue targets and developing high-performing account executives
Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem and experience working with high-growth technology companies
Deep expertise in strategic account planning and scaling account management processes in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making
Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Background in technical product sales, particularly in areas like APIs, infrastructure, or ML/AI solutions
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop talent while maintaining high performance standards

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5-10 Startup Growth AEs, providing regular feedback and guidance to drive both individual and team performance
Own team revenue targets, developing strategies to accelerate growth
Build scalable frameworks and processes for deal negotiations, account planning, quarterly business reviews, and customer health monitoring
Partner with Product, Marketing, and other GTM teams to identify and execute on strategic growth opportunities across the startup portfolio
Regularly review customer health metrics and collaborate with team members to develop action plans for at-risk accounts
Mentor team members in developing consultative sales skills, negotiation best practices, and technical understanding of AI applications
Drive operational excellence through pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and team productivity metrics
Participate in strategic customer conversations and support Growth AEs in complex negotiations