Sales Account Executive

Automation Anywhere Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Remote US IL Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

Mid-level Account Executive role at Automation Anywhere. Remote, United States of America · full-time · $300,000–$310,000 base.

SalaryStated by Automation Anywhere

$300,000 – $310,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll own enterprise bookings by finding opportunities, managing pipelines, and shaping account plans
You'll lead remote and on-site meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations for qualified prospects
You'll generate leads and build relationships through tradeshows and industry events
You'll run tailored proof-of-concept exercises and answer technical questions with sales engineers
You'll coordinate RFX proposals and solution design across product, engineering, and services teams

What you bring

You'll hold a bachelor's degree with strong professional experience; a related master's degree is preferred
You'll bring proven success managing customers, expanding bookings, and meeting or exceeding sales quotas
You'll have at least seven years of full-cycle computer software sales experience focused on new business
You'll understand enterprise architecture, business process management, consultative selling, channel partners, and Salesforce
You'll be able to travel between a quarter and half of your time and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can sell complex enterprise software, create new business, and work effectively in a fast-changing environment. You’ll be based remotely in Illinois and report to the Regional VP of Sales. The position typically does not provide visa sponsorship, so you should already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

From the employer

About Us:

Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), transforming how work gets done with AI-powered automation. Its APA system, built on the industry’s first Process Reasoning Engine (PRE) and specialized AI agents, combines process discovery, RPA, end-to-end orchestration, document processing, and analytics—all delivered with enterprise-grade security and governance. Guided by its vision to fuel the future of work, Automation Anywhere helps organizations worldwide boost productivity, accelerate growth, and unleash human potential.

Our Opportunity:

Join our dynamic sales team at Automation Anywhere, a recognized leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA). As a Sales Account Executive, you’ll champion our market-leading Intelligent Automation platform, helping organizations revolutionize their business processes and IT operations with cutting-edge AI-driven automation.

Your primary focus will be driving new business growth—introducing APA-powered solutions to enterprises eager for transformation, building lasting relationships, and delivering measurable impact. To excel, you'll need a strong track record in selling complex Enterprise-level solutions, a passion for innovation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Who you’ll report to:

You’ll be reporting to the Regional VP, Sales

You’ll exceed your targets and be successful by:

Taking ownership of new business bookings: Drive new business growth by identifying and pursuing revenue-generating opportunities, managing sales pipelines, and executing account strategies tailored to secure large enterprise-level deals
Conducting customer meetings and presentations: Lead on-site and remote customer meetings, delivering compelling presentations and product demonstrations to marketing-qualified leads, effectively showcasing the value proposition of our solution and aligning to prospects strategic business challenges
Generating leads through events: Attend tradeshows and industry events to generate leads and foster relationships with potential clients, expanding the reach of our solution in the market
Providing technical expertise: Deliver standard and customized product demonstrations in collaboration with your Sales Engineering team, address technical inquiries, and interface with client technical teams to present our product architecture, tailor solutions discussions, and overcome technical objections as needed
Executing Proof of Concept exercises: Collaborate with sales engineers to manage and execute Proof of Concepts, showcasing the capabilities of our solution through live demonstrations of process automation tailored to the prospect’s needs
Leading RFX responses: Take the lead in coordinating RFX responses, working closely with internal teams such as sales engineers, product, and services teams to deliver comprehensive and compelling proposals that meet client requirements
Coordinating solution design: Collaborate with technical support, engineering, and service resources to ensure alignment between solution design and client business requirements, providing seamless integration and deployment of our solution

You will be a great fit if you have:

Bachelor’s degree combined with strong work experience is required. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or foreign equivalent) is preferred
Proven track record in managing an existing customer base and driving expansion bookings to achieve/exceed annual sales quota
Demonstrate at least 7+ years of full sales cycle experience within the Computer Software Industry, with a strong emphasis on generating new business opportunities
Ideal experience would include exposure to Agentic Process Automation (APA) and/or related fields of automation technologies
Ability to travel, ranging from 25% to 50% of your time, to engage with customers, attend industry events, and represent our company in various capacities aimed at expanding our reach and securing new business opportunities

You excel in these key competencies:

Knowledge of enterprise software architecture and technologies
Knowledge of business process management
Thorough knowledge of consultative selling including prospecting, qualifying, presenting, trial closing, objection handling, and closing
High energy with the ability to excel in an entrepreneurial, fast-changing environment
Experience and knowledge of working with channel partners such as “Big 4” advisories and leading System Integrators Solid computer knowledge including proficiency with software applications including Salesforce
Demonstrable technical depth with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

The salary range or on-target earnings (base salary + on-target incentives) is $300,000 - $310,000 a year. The salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors. This position is also eligible for equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.

Ready to Revolutionize Work? Join Us.

This is an opportunity to work with a global, passionate team pioneering technology that’s redefining the way people work, everywhere. Join us and discover the many ways that you can have an impact, achieve your potential, and go be great.

Job Segment OR Key Words: SaaS, Enterprise Sales, Leadership, Computer Software Solutions, Intelligent Automation, APA, Agentic Process Automation

Benefits and perks you’ll appreciate:

Flexible work schedule / remote roles
Unlimited Personal Time Off
12 holidays off per year
4 days volunteer time off per year
Eligible for 4 company Achievement days off per year
Variety of health care and well-being benefits
Paid family/parental leave
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At this time, we typically do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates should generally be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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