Twilio
Strategic Account Executive
Job Summary
This role involves managing and expanding relationships with high tech client accounts, developing account strategies, and driving sales processes from prospecting to deal closure. The candidate must understand technical requirements, communicate effectively across organizational levels, and leverage data for account development. Requirements include at least 5 years of strategic sales experience, proficiency with related tools, and a strong track record of exceeding quotas. The position is remote, with some travel, and offers benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and performance-based incentives.
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Who we are
At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.
Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.
See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Strategic Account Executive for High Tech Accounts.
About the job
Twilio is expanding our team within the High Tech Vertical by adding an experienced Strategic Account Executive. Our team is committed to helping our High Tech clients create frictionless engagement experiences for the customers they serve.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Manage and strategically expand relationships with our High Tech customer accounts.
- Develop, drive, and execute account strategy to consistently deliver strong revenue, gross margin, and gross profit results across your High Tech account portfolio.
- Drive the entire sales process from prospecting to deal closure, including launch.
- Run highly consultative sales cycles with a focus on deep discovery, understanding their business, listening to customer needs and being an effective champion for their point of view in the organization.
- Understand the customer’s technical requirements and map them to the capabilities of Twilio’s communications API platform so that together you can design a solution for their specific use case needs.
- Effectively communicate with all levels of the customer organization such as developers, managers, and executives. Our customers are often software engineers, application owners, product managers, line of business executives, VP’s of innovation, omni-channel and digital strategy stakeholders.
- Serve on a cross-functional account team with representatives from product, finance, partners, support, and services teams.
- Run a disciplined forecast, consistently achieve goals, and present guidance to executive management.
Qualifications
Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
*Required:
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sales with a track record of selling complex technical solutions
- Accountable for relationship management, cross sells, upsells and solutions consulting.
- Comfortable working with business and highly technical leaders, while influencing their understanding and building supportive partnerships.
- Analytical account development strategy based on using data to find opportunities and prove value.
- Demonstrated success by exceeding quota on a consistent basis.
- Demonstrated track record of managing business forecasts and financial models.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with appetite to define processes and build programs.
- Ethical. Hands on. Passionate. Creative. Team-player. Eager to deliver excellence.
- Familiarity with Twilio ecosystem of Tools: Salesforce, Outreach, LinkedIn SalesNav, ZoomInfo, Looker, Tableau, G-Suite, Gong
- Excellent verbal and written communication & presentation skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience.
Desired:
- Experience selling API based solutions
- Deep experience working with telecom companies, including SMS aggregators, carriers, or global communications platforms (CPaaS or PaaS)
Location
- This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in CT, NJ, NY, WA, PA or the surrounding areas of San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, or San Jose, CA
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 25% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.
What We Offer
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Compensation
*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
- Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota or Vermont : $129,600.00 - $162,000.00.
- Based in Washington D.C., Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay Area): $136,800.00 - $171,000.00.
- Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or the San Francisco Bay area, California: $144,000.00 - $180,000.00.
- This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
- This role is eligible to earn commissions.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until July 30, 2025, but may change based on business needs.
Twilio thinks big. Do you?
We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.
So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.
Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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