Senior Account Executive

Cloudinary
San Jose, CA

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior B2B SaaS sales professionals who excel in enterprise sales and complex deal cycles, with a focus on Fortune 500 clients and a willingness to travel.

Best fit for

  • Enterprise sales veterans with a track record of closing $1.5M+ annual quotas.
    — “consistently meeting or exceeding quotas of $1,500,000 or more
  • Strategic sellers who can own pipeline growth from lead to close.
    — “Hands-on experience managing all aspects of pipeline growth
  • Tech-savvy presenters comfortable explaining technical solutions to diverse audiences.
    — “ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Things to consider

  • Requires up to 25% travel for client meetings and events.
    — “Open to traveling up to 25% for client meetings
  • Must deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts.
    — “Provide reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual sales revenue forecasts

How to stand out

  • Quantify past enterprise wins with Fortune 500 clients in your resume.
    — “acquiring high-value enterprise clients, particularly within Fortune 500 companies
  • Prepare case studies showing how you developed territory strategies.
    — “Develop comprehensive territory and go-to-market strategies
  • Demonstrate collaboration with cross-functional teams in interview examples.
    — “collaborating with Sales Development, Channels & Alliances, and Marketing/Demand Generation teams
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • exceeding annual revenue quota
  • acquiring net-new Fortune 500 enterprise customers
  • establishing long-term partnerships
Typical background
7+ years of experience in a tech-oriented B2B SaaS sales role

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales ExcellenceWin New BusinessAccurate ForecastsBuild Critical PlansPipeline GenerationBrand AmbassadorClient SuccessShowcase Solutions

Preferred

Enterprise ExpertiseComplex Sales CyclesHigh-value Enterprise ClientsFortune 500 CompaniesPipeline OwnershipPresentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTechnical ConceptsCollaborativeCritical ThinkingTravel

Stack & domain

SalesEnterprise SalesSales DevelopmentChannels & AlliancesMarketing/demand GenerationClient SuccessSales EngineeringProductTechnical PresentationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborativeCoachableCritical ThinkingCommunicationPresentationB2B Saas

About the role

Original posting from Cloudinary via Lever

Cloudinary is the Image and Video API platform trusted by millions of developers and over 10,000 companies worldwide. Our powerful tools fuel websites to be faster, richer in user engagement, and breakthrough creativity. With a growing suite of products that support everything from developer efficiency to brand storytelling, Cloudinary is becoming the visual layer of the web.

Cloudinary has a globally distributed team across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, united by a shared commitment to building smart, scalable technology and a culture rooted in humility, curiosity, and collaboration. At Cloudinary, we celebrate Life & Work. We believe in healthy growth, working with purpose, and creating meaningful value. If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters and your work truly makes an impact, this may be the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities::

  • Drive Sales Excellence: Lead a robust sales pipeline from prospecting to closure, consistently exceeding a $1,500,000 annual revenue quota.
  • Win New Business: Leverage innovative sales approach to acquire net-new Fortune 500 enterprise customers and establish long-term partnerships.
  • Deliver Accurate Forecasts: Provide reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual sales revenue forecasts, ensuring predictability and accountability in your pipeline.
  • Build Critical Plans: Develop comprehensive territory and go-to-market strategies to maximize sales results and market penetration.
  • Own Pipeline Generation: Take ownership of all pipeline generation activities, collaborating with Sales Development, Channels & Alliances, and Marketing/Demand Generation teams to drive lead quality and volume.
  • Be a Brand Ambassador: Represent the Cloudinary brand with professionalism and enthusiasm at key industry events and customer engagements.
  • Ensure Client Success: Partner with Client Success, Sales Engineering, and Product teams to deliver outstanding outcomes and build lasting relationships with clients.
  • Showcase Solutions: Present Cloudinary’s features and benefits in a compelling way, both in-person and online, tailored to the unique needs of each prospect.

About You::

  • Proven Track Record: 7+ years of experience in a tech-oriented B2B SaaS sales role, consistently meeting or exceeding quotas of $1,500,000 or more.
  • Enterprise Expertise: Demonstrated success in managing complex sales cycles and acquiring high-value enterprise clients, particularly within Fortune 500 companies.
  • Pipeline Ownership: Hands-on experience managing all aspects of pipeline growth, from lead generation to closing.
  • Exceptional Communication: Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative and Coachable: A team player who is eager to learn, adapt, and contribute to shared success.
  • Critical Thinker: Adept at interpreting client objectives and developing strategies to meet their needs.
  • Willingness to Travel: Open to traveling up to 25% for client meetings, events, and other engagements.

We have you in mind. As an employee, you will experience many benefits, including:

Awesome technology

Top-talent peers

100% sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans for employees & family

HSA company contribution

Matching 401k program

Robust vacation & wellness policy

Annual development stipend

Catered lunches or a food stipend

Cloudinary is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing a diverse workforce.

Source: Cloudinary careers (Lever)

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