Manager– Growth Sales (AI-Native)

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In the posting’s own words

As a Manager on the AI-Native GTM team at Anthropic, you'll lead a team of 5-10 Growth Account Executives responsible for driving expansion and retention across our fastest-growing AI-Native 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.

What it asks for · 8

• 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

What the job covers

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5-10 Account Exexutives, 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

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Words the posting leans on

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• sales8×
• develop7×
• growth7×
• developing6×
• negotiations6×
• strategic6×
• processes5×
• startup5×
• account management4×
• account planning4×
• coach4×
• customer health4×
• drive4×

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