Account Executive, Commercial - Named (East)
Smartsheet
$85,000 - $115,000 / year
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Description
For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.
Smartsheet is seeking change agents to join our Commercial Sales Team as an Account Executive. You will be responsible for increasing software sales and driving expansion across a territory of accounts. You will be motivated, passionate, and opportunistic. You will be a proactive and curious member of the commercial sales team, identifying growth opportunities for clients before they identify a need or gap for themselves.
You will report to our Regional Director, Commercial Sales and can be based in our Boston, MA office or work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.
You Will:
- Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet or exceed software and services sales quotas within your book of business
- Execute a solution-based sales process encompassing multiple groups within Commercial accounts or equivalent to (2000-5000 employee size)
- Develop and prospect new business opportunities within existing customers by analyzing and proactively targeting high-value needs across multiple departments and lines of business
- Leverage existing relationships to expand Smartsheet's footprint into other departments within the account and drive revenue or growth during renewals
- Articulate and demonstrate Smartsheet's unique organizational solutions and functional value
- Facilitate and manage the partnerships with Sales Engineers, Solutions Consultants, Sales Development and Customer Success teams to support full sales cycle and close business
- Create and maintain Joint Engagement Plans for strategic solution deals
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce leveraging MEDDICC qualification guidelines to accurately forecast
- Utilize existing sales enablement tools to successfully implement a territory plan. Identifying top accounts through in-depth account research using internal tools as well as external customer-related resources Smartsheet footprint can add value to the client's business
You Have:
- 7+ years of years of full cycle sales experience (prospecting to close) in a technology oriented field. SaaS is highly preferred but not required.
- 1+ years experience working with Enterprise level accounts (>2,000 employee size)
- 3+ years of experience maintaining customer relationships and maintaining relationships in a B2B environment
- Experience prospecting and managing a designated territory to maximize revenue growth
- The ability to research accounts to uncover opportunities for up-sell within existing plans, and multi-thread opportunities across the organization
- A data-driven sales approach that informs your process and guidance to customers
- Ability to manage strategic interactions with senior level management
- Experience using CRM and power BI software (Salesforce and Tableau) to track daily activities, key metrics and gain territory insights
- Passion for working with new technologies and technical concepts
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of other post-secondary education
Current US Perks & Benefits:
- Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
- 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- 15 days PTO, plus Sick Time Off
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
- US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.
Get to Know Us:
At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Benefits
- dental insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
Smartsheet is looking for an Account Executive to drive software sales and expansion within a named territory of mid-market accounts in the Commercial segment. You'll own a book of business in the 2,000–5,000 employee range, prospecting for new opportunities within existing customers, managing the full sales cycle from pipeline building through close, and coordinating with Sales Engineers and Customer Success teams. The role requires identifying upsell and cross-sell potential across multiple departments, maintaining accurate forecasting in Salesforce, and articulating how Smartsheet's work management and AI solutions solve client problems.
This position suits someone with at least seven years of full-cycle sales experience in technology—ideally SaaS—and a minimum of one year selling to enterprise accounts. You should be comfortable with data-driven territory planning, account research, and managing relationships with senior stakeholders. Familiarity with Salesforce and Tableau is expected, as is a genuine interest in learning technical concepts and new platforms.
The role is based in Chicago and requires in-office work. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $115,000 base salary, plus a market-competitive incentive plan. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) matching; 15 days PTO plus sick time; up to 24 weeks of parental leave; and professional development access through Udemy.
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