Account Executive (US)
Silktide · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
HybridBusiness Development$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
Pipeline & Prospecting
- Identify and source potential customers via research, events, inbound leads, and targeted outbound.
- Partner closely with SDRs while also self-sourcing high-quality opportunities.
Discovery & Demo
- Run crisp discovery to uncover real business goals, blockers, and success criteria.
- Deliver tailored virtual or in-person demos that show measurable value, not feature tours.
Deal Management & Negotiation
- Own multiple deals at once across stages, maintaining momentum and clear next steps.
- Lead pricing discussions, handle objections, manage procurement, and negotiate contracts to a clean, timely close.
- Consistently meet or exceed quota with accurate forecasting.
Trusted Advisor
- Act as a consultative partner who maps Silktide’s capabilities to each prospect’s needs and outcomes.
- Translate accessibility, performance, and quality insights into commercial impact.
Collaboration
- Work cross-functionally with Sales Leadership, Customer Success, and Product to ensure a smooth handover and exceptional customer experience.
Operational Excellence & Learning
- Keep immaculate CRM hygiene—pipeline, activities, and deal notes always up to date.
- Stay sharp on product knowledge, competitors, and market trends to continuously improve win rates.
About You
- You are a resident of Austin, TX or willing to relocate and fluent in English.
- 2–5+ years of closing experience in B2B SaaS (mid-market/enterprise preferred).
- Proven track record of self-sourcing pipeline and hitting/exceeding quota.
- Skilled in discovery, solution selling, value articulation, and objection handling.
- Confident running tailored demos and navigating pricing, legal, and procurement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; clear, concise follow-ups.
- Comfortable partnering with SDRs and Customer Success to drive outcomes.
- Curiosity for the web—accessibility, performance, SEO, and analytics is a plus.
What’s in it for you
- Be part of a fast-growing company making the web better for everyone.
- Freedom to innovate in how you run your territory and deals.
- Join a creative, ambitious team with top-tier customer and employee ratings.
- Sell a product that delivers meaningful outcomes - accessible, compliant, high-quality websites.
- Opportunity to grow your career at a profitable, self-funded SaaS with global reach.
Perks
- A shiny new MacBook
- 20 days paid vacation plus public holidays, increasing with tenure
- Private Insurance, Health, Dental and Vision, plus Wellness Allowance
- Company-Sponsored Pension and Enhanced Paternity or Maternity
- Casual Dress Code, Flexible Schedule, Weekly Paid Lunches, and Monthly Company Outings
Compensation Range
Base salary: $70,000 - $80,000
OTE: $100,000 - $130,000