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Account Executive - Backstage

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Spotify

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • New York
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You have sales experience in SaaS or cloud, a track record of exceeding targets, and can sell to technical stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation skills, and organization are key.
  • You will pursue new business, manage a sales pipeline, exceed targets, engage clients, present success stories, gather feedback, and collaborate with teams for seamless integration and client retention.

Requirements

  • Experienced in a sales role, preferably in SaaS, developer platforms, or cloud services.
  • You have a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a B2B environment.
  • Experienced in selling to technical stakeholders (e.g., CTOs, developers, DevOps teams) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with software development, DevOps tools, or developer ecosystems.
  • Ability to understand and communicate the technical benefits of Backstage to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with enterprise software or platform sales is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent negotiation and closing skills.
  • High level of organization, with the ability to manage multiple clients and priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities for Backstage. This is a “Hunter” role.
  • Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, including outreach, proposals, and negotiations.
  • Achieve and exceed revenue targets on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering a world-class client experience.
  • Present case studies and success stories to show the impact of Backstage.
  • Gather feedback from clients and collaborate with internal teams to ensure product improvements align with customer needs.
  • Understand and articulate how Backstage can solve key developer experience challenges.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of Backstage for clients.
  • Collaborate with customer success and technical support teams to ensure clients’ long-term success and retention.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Account Executive for Backstage?

The primary responsibility is to drive revenue growth by building strong relationships with clients and understanding their technical needs related to Backstage.

What is Backstage?

Backstage is Spotify’s developer platform that centralizes tools, services, and documentation into a single portal, making it easier for engineers to build, ship, and operate software.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base range for this position is $126,163 - $157,504 plus equity.

What type of sales experience is preferred for this role?

Experience in a sales role, preferably in SaaS, developer platforms, or cloud services is preferred.

Is this a remote position?

This role is based in New York City, but it offers flexibility to work from home with some in-person meetings.

What qualifications are required for the Account Executive role?

Candidates should have a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a B2B environment, experience selling to technical stakeholders, and familiarity with software development or DevOps tools.

What kind of team collaboration is expected in this role?

The Account Executive will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, and customer success to ensure clients have a seamless experience.

What type of clients will the Account Executive be working with?

The Account Executive will work with businesses across various industries to help them adopt and integrate Backstage.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement plan, a monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, and 13 paid flexible holidays.

How does Spotify promote inclusivity in its hiring process?

Spotify is passionate about inclusivity and ensures that the recruitment process is accessible to everyone, providing reasonable accommodations during interviews if needed.

Passionate music fans. Innovative tech pros. Perfect harmony. Join our band.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spotify is a transformative music streaming platform that has revolutionised the way people listen to music. Their mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by providing a platform for over a million artists to earn a living from their art while offering billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. With a vast library of over 50 million tracks, users can discover, manage, and share music for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium for an enhanced experience, including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free listening experience. As the most popular global audio streaming service, Spotify's innovative model has become the largest revenue driver for the music industry, supporting artists and reshaping the music ecosystem.

Culture & Values

  • Innovative

    We move fast and take big risks

  • Sincere

    We have no time for internal politics

  • Passionate

    We revel in what we do

  • Collaborative

    We recognise that we're all in this together

  • Playful

    We don't take ourselves too seriously

Benefits

  • Extensive learning opportunities

    Through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

  • Flexible share incentives

    Letting you choose how you share in our success.

  • Global parental leave

    Six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.

  • All The Feels

    Our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

  • Flexible public holidays

    Swap days off according to your values and beliefs.