Account Executive, API
Core
Sell and shape the Perplexity API platform (Search, Sonar, and Agent APIs) to large enterprises to drive new business and durable revenue.
Role type
Enterprise Account Executive (API/Developer Platform)
Builds
Frontier AI developer tools and real-time grounded answer engines
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Large Language Models / Developer Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
full-cycle SaaS sales, complex sales cycles, outbound prospecting, C-suite presentation, CRM management, technical fluency, revenue target achievement
Preferred skills
API or developer platform experience, computer science background, AI/LLM/agent ecosystem familiarity
Technologies
Salesforce
Responsibilities
Prospect, pitch, and close deals with large organizations; research prospects and develop account strategies; conduct product demonstrations and respond to RFPs; lead clients through the entire sales cycle; build senior-level relationships with enterprise clients; partner with Product, DevRel, and Engineering; maintain pipeline records in CRM.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC