Account Executive - M&E

CoreWeave
Los Angeles; CA / New York; NY / Sunnyvale; CA / San Francisco, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level B2B tech sales professionals with exposure to cloud infrastructure or SaaS, working in the Media & Entertainment industry.

Best fit for

  • Sales professionals with 5-7 years in B2B tech sales seeking enterprise skill development.
    — “5–7 years of experience in B2B technology sales, business development, or account management
  • Candidates with interest in GPU infrastructure and cloud computing applications.
    — “Ability to learn and communicate technical concepts related to GPU infrastructure, rendering pipelines, and cloud computing
  • Individuals comfortable managing multiple opportunities and maintaining detailed CRM records.
    — “Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work model with quarterly in-person collaboration requirements.
    — “Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration
  • Initial role supports senior AEs before growing into account ownership.
    — “Partner with senior Account Executives to manage sales cycles

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific Media & Entertainment industry knowledge in VFX or gaming.
    — “Interest in or familiarity with the Media & Entertainment industry, including VFX, animation, gaming, or digital content production
  • Show experience bridging technical and business stakeholder conversations.
    — “Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders
  • Highlight CRM system expertise beyond basic usage.
    — “Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Generated and qualified pipeline through prospecting and industry engagement
  • Managed sales cycles and supported product demonstrations
Typical background
5-7 years of experience in B2B technology sales, business development, or account management

Skills & requirements

Required

B2B Technology SalesCloud InfrastructureSaasMedia And Entertainment IndustryCommunicationRelationship-buildingTechnical Concepts

Preferred

CRM Tools

Stack & domain

SalesCloud InfrastructureSaasGpu Cloud PlatformRenderingArtist WorkstationsSimulationHigh-performance ComputeSalesforceCommunicationRelationship-buildingTechnical CommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailMedia And EntertainmentVisual EffectsAnimationGamingDigital Media

About the role

Original posting from CoreWeave

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

About the role:

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave’s Media & Entertainment vertical. This role is ideal for a sales professional looking to develop enterprise sales skills while working alongside experienced Account Executives and technical teams. You will contribute to pipeline generation, support complex sales cycles, and help drive adoption of CoreWeave’s platform across media and entertainment customers, including visual effects studios, animation companies, gaming studios, and digital media organizations.

This role offers the opportunity to grow into full ownership of customer accounts and larger sales opportunities over time.

What You’ll Do:

Support the Media & Entertainment sales team in driving new customer acquisition and expanding existing accounts

Generate and qualify pipeline through prospecting, outbound outreach, and industry engagement

Partner with senior Account Executives to manage sales cycles, including discovery, solution positioning, pricing, and deal progression

Develop a strong understanding of CoreWeave’s GPU cloud platform and its applications in rendering, artist workstations, simulation, and high-performance compute

Work closely with solutions architects and technical teams to support product demonstrations, proof-of-concept engagements, and technical evaluations

Maintain accurate opportunity tracking, forecasting, and activity management in Salesforce or other CRM systems

Contribute to account planning and expansion strategies for strategic Media & Entertainment customers

Represent CoreWeave in customer meetings, industry events, and conferences

Who You Are: 

5–7 years of experience in B2B technology sales, business development, or account management

Exposure to cloud infrastructure, SaaS, or other technical products preferred

Interest in or familiarity with the Media & Entertainment industry, including VFX, animation, gaming, or digital content production

Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders

Ability to learn and communicate technical concepts related to GPU infrastructure, rendering pipelines, and cloud computing

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast!  We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: 

Be Curious at Your Core

Act Like an Owner

Empower Employees

Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences

Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! 

The base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $168,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

 

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave

Company-paid Life Insurance 

Voluntary supplemental life insurance 

Short and long-term disability insurance 

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement 

Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health 

Family-Forming support provided by Carrot

Paid Parental Leave 

Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside

401(k) with a generous employer match

Flexible PTO

Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations

A casual work environment

A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Our Workplace

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.

California Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants only

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.

 

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information.  To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.  CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

Source: CoreWeave careers

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