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Account Executive

WATI.io Open · verified Oct 14, 2026
On-site Chennai Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

At a glance

Mid-level Account Executive role at WATI.io. Chennai · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleAccount Executive
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChennai
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 14, 2026 · today
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Qualify incoming prospects, understand their needs and turn suitable leads into paying customers
  • Show prospects the product, address their concerns and move deals through to a close
  • Keep CRM records current, monitor deal progress and forecast revenue
  • Coordinate with marketing and customer success to improve the inbound sales funnel
  • Guide new customers through onboarding and recommend solutions based on their pain points

What you bring

  • You have one to three years of SaaS sales experience, ideally in an inbound account executive role
  • You can point to results meeting or beating sales targets
  • You have used HubSpot to track deals and prepare pipeline reports

Who this fits

This role suits a self-directed seller who communicates well, negotiates effectively and builds customer relationships. It is an onsite, full-time role in Chennai.

From the employer

Started as a WhatsApp team inbox in 2020, Wati has evolved into an AI-powered customer engagement platform that goes beyond a single channel. Designed for businesses that sell, support, and grow through conversations, Wati observes customer intent in real time, decides the next best revenue action, and executes it across marketing, sales, and support — on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, SMS, and more.

Trusted by over 16,000 customers across 190+ countries, Wati simplifies complex operations and business conversations with a unified inbox, no-code automation, and Wati AI powered by AI Copilot, Astra AI Agent and flexibility to add your own LLMs/AI.

Proudly backed by Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and Shopify, and recognised as a Premium Partner of Meta and Google.

Wati, the AI-Powered Customer Engagement Platform for Revenue Growth.

As an Inside Sales Account Executive, you will be responsible for managing and converting inbound leads into successful customers. You will engage with potential clients, understand their business needs, and guide them through the sales process. Your goal is to drive revenue growth by effectively demonstrating the value of Wati's solutions and ensuring a smooth customer onboarding experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Management: Qualify, engage, and convert inbound leads into paying customers.
  • Sales Process: Conduct product demos, handle objections, and close deals efficiently.
  • Customer Discovery: Understand customer pain points and recommend tailored solutions.
  • Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate CRM records, track progress, and forecast revenue.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and customer success teams to optimise the inbound sales funnel.
  • Product Expertise: Stay up-to-date with Wati's offerings and industry trends to provide insightful guidance to prospects.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in SaaS sales, preferably in an inbound AE role.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience using CRM tools (HubSpot) to manage pipeline and reporting.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and customer-centric mindset.

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