US Remote - Chicago Preferred Remote (Country) Full-time

Vectara is hiring an Account Executive (AE)

About the Role

The Account Executive will identify new business opportunities, manage the full sales cycle, and work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in targeted markets
  • Lead end-to-end sales processes from prospecting to contract closure
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers
  • Present product offerings to clients through demonstrations and meetings
  • Understand customer requirements and propose appropriate solutions
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure accurate solution design
  • Negotiate contracts and finalize agreements with new clients
  • Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Track all sales activities using CRM tools
  • Provide feedback to product teams based on customer insights
  • Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscape
  • Participate in strategic planning for market expansion
  • Coordinate with marketing on lead generation initiatives
  • Support customer onboarding during post-sale transition
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product roadmap and features
  • Conduct regular follow-ups with prospects and existing accounts
  • Prepare sales forecasts and performance reports
  • Represent the company at industry events and networking sessions
  • Align sales strategies with overall business goals
  • Ensure compliance with company policies during sales operations

Nice to Have

  • Background in artificial intelligence or natural language processing
  • Experience selling to developers or technical teams
  • Knowledge of enterprise security and compliance standards
  • Prior work with API-first platforms
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations
  • Sales experience in startup or high-growth environments
  • Understanding of vector search or semantic technologies

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and in-office collaboration

Team

Collaborative environment within a growing sales organization focused on client acquisition and retention

Why This Role Matters

  • This position plays a critical role in expanding market reach and driving revenue by connecting innovative technology with businesses that need it.
  • Success in this role directly influences product direction through customer feedback and market insights.

Growth Opportunities

  • High-performing individuals will have clear paths for advancement within the sales organization.
  • Opportunities to lead strategic initiatives and mentor new team members are available over time.

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

About company
Vectara

Our mission is to help the world find meaning. Vectara pioneered Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). We developed industry-leading models for retrieval, generation, and hallucination detection, and continue to innovate, pushing generative AI technology to new heights of precision and reliability.

Enterprises use Vectara to build AI Agents for mission-critical applications. Our platform provides best-in-class accuracy, observability into real-world AI behavior, and iron-clad security and privacy.

We’re in for a wild ride. In 5 years, every enterprise and consumer application, every piece of knowledge you acquire, and every device will be accessed through an AI Agent, driving a quantum leap in humanity’s happiness and capability.

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