Manager of Account Executives

Who you are

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software sales or account management, with 3+ years leading sales teams
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding team revenue targets and developing high-performing account executives
• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem and experience working with high-growth technology companies
• Deep expertise in strategic account planning and scaling account management processes in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making
• Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Background in technical product sales, particularly in areas like APIs, infrastructure, or ML/AI solutions
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop talent while maintaining high performance standards
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed

What the job involves

• As a Manager on the Startups team at Anthropic, you'll lead a team of 5-10 Growth Account Executives responsible for driving expansion and retention across our fastest-growing startup customers
• You'll build and develop a high-performing team while establishing the frameworks, processes, and best practices that enable them to help customers harness the transformative potential of safe, frontier AI
• In this role, you'll be responsible for growing team revenue, driving optimal commercial outcomes, and ensuring Anthropic is building long-term partnerships with the world’s fastest growing AI native startups
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5-10 Startup Growth AEs, providing regular feedback and guidance to drive both individual and team performance
• Own team revenue targets, developing strategies to accelerate growth
• Build scalable frameworks and processes for deal negotiations, account planning, quarterly business reviews, and customer health monitoring
• Partner with Product, Marketing, and other GTM teams to identify and execute on strategic growth opportunities across the startup portfolio
• Regularly review customer health metrics and collaborate with team members to develop action plans for at-risk accounts
• Mentor team members in developing consultative sales skills, negotiation best practices, and technical understanding of AI applications
• Drive operational excellence through pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and team productivity metrics
• Participate in strategic customer conversations and support Growth AEs in complex negotiations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Inclusive fertility benefits via Carrot Fertility
• 22 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off and absence policies
• Mental health support for you and your dependents
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Optional equity donation matching at a 1:1 ratio, up to 25% of your equity grant
• Retirement plans with competitive matching
• Life and income protection plans
• $500/month flexible wellness and time saver stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Annual education stipend
• Home office stipends
• Relocation support for those moving for Anthropic
• Daily meals and snacks in the office