Strategic Account Executive
Raydar · Remote · US only
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The 20-second read
- Experience
- 8+ years required
- Where you can live
- US only
- Skills and tools
- prospecting, negotiation
- Job type
- Full-time
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Job details
- Where you can work
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Advertised pay
- $140K–160K/yr
- Experience
- 8+ years required
- Employer publication date
- 30 September 2026
- First recorded by Psst
- 2 November 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 2 November 2026
About the job
About the company
Our client is building an AI-native operating system for materials science research and development. Its applied AI platform helps scientific teams accelerate R&D and bring products to market faster. The company has raised $45M in total funding and is expanding its enterprise reach across chemistry, materials science, and life sciences.
The role / why it matters
As a Strategic Account Executive, you will own pipeline generation and full-cycle enterprise sales across a U.S. territory. You will help senior research and development leaders understand how operational software can improve scientific work, while shaping a repeatable commercial motion for a technical product.
What you'll do
- Build your own enterprise pipeline across chemical, materials science, and life sciences accounts.
- Lead complex sales cycles from prospecting and discovery through business case, negotiation, and close.
- Develop trusted relationships with C-level executives and senior research and development buyers.
- Translate technical workflows and customer needs into clear commercial proposals with Solutions Scientists and customer teams.
- Travel 50% or more across the United States to meet customers and decision-makers in person.
What we're looking for
- 8–12 years of sales experience, including at least 2+ years selling enterprise software.
- A track record of generating your own pipeline and winning multi-stakeholder enterprise opportunities.
- Direct experience selling ERP, PLM, MES, or comparable operational or manufacturing software. This is a core requirement.
- Domain experience and an established senior network in chemicals, materials science, life sciences, or related industries.
- Readiness to travel 50% or more across the United States.
Bonus points
- A technical or engineering background that helps you engage with scientific buyers.
- Experience at scientific or industrial software vendors, or on hyperscaler teams serving industrial or life sciences customers.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: $140K-$160K USD.
- 50/50 base and variable compensation structure, with a $280K-$320K target OTE.
- Competitive equity.
Location / work model
This is a full-time, fully remote role for candidates based in the United States, with 50% or more travel to customer sites across the country.
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