Perplexity
Account Executive, API
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · San Francisco
Employer listed it 6 weeks ago · Added 5 days ago
Been open since 6 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
$200,000 to $400,000
Location
Hybrid · San Francisco
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Sales
Published by the employer
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around San Francisco, New York City, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "San Francisco, New York City, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
Perplexity is seeking a self-starting, technically fluent Account Executive to join our small but mighty Enterprise team and own new business for the Perplexity API platform — the frontier AI developer tools (Search, Sonar, and Agent APIs) that power real-time, grounded answer engines.
This is a rare seat. You'll get to sell — and help shape — frontier AI dev tools, with a front-row seat into how the most ambitious AI-native product companies think about frontier AI infrastructure. Your job is to evangelize that platform with large enterprises and turn it into durable revenue. This role is ideal for proactive sales professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology and business, can operate in ambiguity, and want to shape the future of enterprise AI.
Responsibilities
Drive new business by prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity API platform solutions with large organizations
Research prospects, develop account strategies, and execute outreach campaigns tailored to company and industry needs
Conduct high-impact product demonstrations and respond to RFPs and technical inquiries
Lead client engagement through the entire sales cycle — from initial presentation, technical evaluation, negotiation, to closing and onboarding
Build and nurture senior-level relationships across enterprise clients, championing Perplexity's value proposition and customer outcomes
Partner closely with Product, DevRel, and Engineering to ensure customer success, solution fit, and a feedback loop into the roadmap
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Perplexity's platform, industry trends, and competitor landscape
Meet or exceed individual and team revenue targets on a monthly and quarterly basis
Maintain accurate records of pipeline and account activity using CRM tools
What we're looking for
A self-starter who can operate in ambiguity and knock down walls to get deals done
Technically fluent — comfortable speaking credibly with developers and technical buyers
3+ years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience, ideally with enterprise-level clients
Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a high-growth environment
Skilled at complex sales cycles, tailoring messaging to different buyer personas and decision makers
Proven success outbound prospecting to large enterprise
Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to C-suite executives
Adept at identifying client pain points and mapping solutions that drive business value
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders
Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Requirements
The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Perplexity, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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