Account Executive, Startups

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In the posting’s own words

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team. Your safety matters to us. To protect yourself from potential scams, remember that Anthropic recruiters only contact you from @anthropic.com email addresses. In some cases, we may partner with vetted recruiting agencies who will identify themselves as working on behalf of Anthropic. Be cautious of emails from other domains. Legitimate Anthropic recruiters will never ask for money, fees, or banking information before your first day. If you're ever unsure about a communication, don't click any links—visit anthropic.com/careers directly for confirmed position openings.

What it asks for · 11

• 4+ years of experience prospecting and closing startup leads, driving adoption of emerging technologies with a consultative, solutions-oriented sales approach
• Familiarity working within complex sales cycles, selling to technical stakeholders, and securing strategic deals by understanding multifaceted technical requirements and crafting tailored solutions
• Success as a strategic business advisor, deeply understanding the needs of startup founders and creating innovative solutions that align with their vision and help them succeed
• Exposure to negotiating complex, customized commercial agreements with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated history of exceeding quota by effectively qualifying and advancing opportunities in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present confidently and build connections across all customer levels, from ICs to C-level executives
• A knack for bringing order to chaos and an enthusiastic “roll up your sleeves'' mentality. You are a true team player
• Analytical approach to understanding customer needs combined with creative follow-up to advance opportunities
• Passion for emerging technologies like AI, with interest in ensuring they are developed safely and responsibly
• A strategic, analytical approach to assessing markets combined with creative, tactical execution to capture opportunities
• A passion for and/or experience with advanced AI systems. You feel strongly about ensuring frontier AI systems are developed safely

What the job covers

• Win new business and drive revenue for Anthropic. Find your way to the right people at prospective customers, educate them about LLMs, and help them succeed with Anthropic. You’ll own the full sales cycle, from first outbound to launch
• Design and execute innovative sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue quotas. Analyze market landscapes, trends, and dynamics to translate high-level plans into targeted sales activities, partnerships, and campaigns
• Spearhead market expansion by pinpointing new customer segments and use cases. Collaborate cross-functionally to differentiate our offerings and sustain a competitive edge
• Inform product roadmaps and features by gathering customer feedback and conveying market needs. Provide insights that strengthen our value proposition and enhance the customer experience
• Continuously refine the sales methodology by incorporating learnings into playbooks, templates, and best practices. Identify process improvements that optimize sales productivity and consistency

Tools and skills named

Words the posting leans on

• sales7×
• customer6×
• market4×
• experience3×
• strategic3×
• understanding3×
• analytical approach2×
• business2×
• combined2×
• complex2×
• creative2×
• cycle2×
• developed safely2×
• emerging technologies2×
• ensuring2×
• innovative2×

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