Senior Account Executive, USA

Automat-it•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Automat-it is an all-in AWS Premier Partner and Managed Services Provider specializing in the startup ecosystem. With over 800 customers and 500+ AWS certifications, Automat-it brings hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and FinOps to empower fast-paced startups to grow, deliver & win. Our customers save significant time-to-market and optimize their cloud performance and costs. We work across EMEA and the US, fueling innovation and solving complex challenges daily. Join us to grow your skills, shape bold ideas, and help build the future of tech. We seek a Senior Account Executive to drive Automat-it's business growth in the North America territory, focusing on Greenfield accounts while delivering an outstanding customer experience. You will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close, and act as a trusted advisor connecting high-growth startups with the DevOps, FinOps, and GenAI expertise they need to scale.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in direct IT sales and business development within cloud or complex software solutions
Experience selling IT professional services (consulting, managed, or staff services) or SaaS solutions designed for R&D or DevOps teams
Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas
Experience with selling AWS-based solutions
Strong network and relationships within the North America startup, digital-native, and ISV ecosystem
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency with AI-powered sales tools (Gong, Salesforce Einstein, ChatGPT) for prospecting and pipeline analysis
Strong presentation and organizational skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

AWS cloud certification — advantage
Experience with Salesforce or HubSpot — advantage

Responsibilities

Develop and execute targeted territory plans to achieve or exceed revenue, growth, and margin targets
Manage all phases of the business development cycle, including proposal negotiations, statements of work (SoWs), and contract finalization
Prospect new customers and communicate regularly with AWS representatives to co-sell and identify joint opportunities
Maintain and grow strategic vendor relationships with AWS
Articulate Automat-it's value proposition and competitive differentiation to technical and business stakeholders
Attend industry events and meetups to promote Automat-it and educate prospective clients
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Delivery, and Solutions Architects
Leverage AI-powered sales tools to research prospects, personalize outreach, and derive actionable pipeline insights
Commit to regular business travel, locally and internationally