Commercial Account Executive, Greenfield
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Vercel. San Francisco · $221,000–$300,000 OTE.
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What you'll do
- Create new-logo pipeline with your BDR and through your own prospecting, account research and stakeholder outreach
- Plan territory and accounts, then move prospects from discovery and qualification through technical review, negotiation and close
- Own new-business targets, track forecast details and pipeline quality, and adjust activity based on leading indicators
- Work with Solutions Architects and Customer Success on evaluations, customer handoffs and successful outcomes
- Explain Vercel’s technical value in terms of business results while tracking its products and competitive landscape
What you bring
- A strong record of generating pipeline, managing opportunities and closing customers
- A coachable, collaborative approach, with a team-first mindset and genuine focus on customer problems
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a seller who wants to win new accounts with developers and engineering leaders at digital-native companies. You’ll work closely with Solutions Architects, Marketing and Customer Success, and the role is based in San Francisco. The posting describes a path toward broader responsibility and leadership over time.
From the employer
About Vercel:
Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company, freeing people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.
Now we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide.
About the role
This is a high-impact, net-new logo role on a fast-growing, technical sales team. You’ll sell to developers and engineering leaders at modern, digital-native companies, connecting Vercel’s front-end cloud and developer experience to measurable business outcomes (speed, conversion, productivity, reliability).
You’ll run full-cycle deals in close partnership with Solutions Architects, Marketing, and Customer Success, and you’ll help shape how Vercel goes to market as we continue to expand our Commercial segment. We’re building a team with a strong preference to grow talent internally. If you want a path to larger scopes and leadership over time, this is a great place to do it.
You’ll be at the leading edge of modern web and AI, working with customers who build and ship fast. You’ll collaborate closely with Solutions Architects, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to help teams adopt Vercel and expand their impact as they scale.
What you’ll do
- Own a net-new revenue number by building and progressing pipeline from first meeting through close
- Build pipeline in partnership with your BDR and generate your own outbound pipeline through prospecting, multi-threading, and thoughtful account research
- Develop and execute territory and account plans to drive consistent new logo acquisition
- Run end-to-end sales cycles: discovery, qualification, deal strategy, technical evaluation, stakeholder alignment, negotiation, and close
- Lead a weekly forecast and maintain high pipeline hygiene (stages, next steps, close plans, CRM accuracy)
- Stay on top of leading indicator metrics (e.g., activity, meetings, pipeline creation/conversion) and adjust your operating rhythm to consistently hit targets
- Partner cross-functionally with Solutions Architects and Customer Success to drive successful evaluations, strong handoffs, and the best outcomes for your customers
- Stay current on Vercel’s product and competitive landscape; translate technical value into clear business impact
- Use tools like Sales Navigator, Zoominfo, Outreach, SFDC, etc.
What you need
- Top performer with history of success in pipeline generation, opportunity management, and closing customers
- Coachable and collaborative
- Team first attitude and no ego
- Passionate about your customers and how Vercel solves their problems
- Motivated, curious, hungry
Bonus if you
- Aspire to be a leader
- Have experience helping companies in hyper-growth stage
- Have experience in Product Led Growth company
- Have experience in Front End Software Development
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA OTE range for this role is $221,000.00 - $300,000.00. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Disclosures:
- Privacy: Please review our Job Applicant Privacy Policy for more information on how we handle your data.
- Equal Opportunity: Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
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