Strategic Account Executive - East Coast

Zip ziphq.com Open · verified Sep 13, 2026

Remote US AtlantaBoston +5 Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

Mid-level Account Executive role at Zip. Remote, United States · full-time · $300,000–$350,000 base.

SalaryStated by Zip

$300,000 – $350,000

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 manage the full sales cycle, from executive outreach through complex enterprise close
You’ll build new pipeline through proactive prospecting, BDR and marketing support, and your network
You’ll advise procurement, finance, IT, legal, and operations leaders on enterprise challenges
You’ll connect Zip’s near-term value to customers’ broader digital transformation plans
You’ll help shape sales strategy, processes, and culture as an early sales leader

What you bring

You bring at least eight years of SaaS sales experience and a record of closing complex enterprise deals
You’ve sold to procurement, finance, legal, IT, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing teams
You’ve won new logos at organizations with more than 10,000 employees
You can manage complex stakeholder groups, procurement steps, and executive consensus
You’re proactive, self-directed, organized, and an exceptional communicator

Who this fits

This role suits a self-motivated enterprise seller who enjoys consultative selling, complex procurement problems, and new-business development. You’ll work as an early sales leader in a fast-moving startup and help refine how the team sells. The position is remote in the United States and focused on the East Coast.

From the employer

About Zip

Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.

The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.

Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.

Your Role

As a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive, you will drive Zip’s expansion into global enterprises with $7B+ in revenue. This is a high-impact, consultative sales role requiring deep industry expertise, a hunter mentality, and a passion for solving complex procurement challenges.

You Will

Own the full sales cycle: Engage C-level executives, influence stakeholders across procurement, finance, IT, legal, and operations, and navigate long, complex deal cycles.
Drive new business: While supported by BDRs and marketing, you’ll proactively prospect and leverage your network to develop a strong pipeline.
Act as a strategic advisor: Understand enterprise procurement challenges and position Zip as a transformational solution for efficiency and cost control.
Solution-sell with vision: Demonstrate Zip’s immediate impact while aligning with customers’ long-term digital transformation goals.
Shape the future: As an early sales leader in a hyper-growth startup, help refine Zip’s sales strategy, process, and team culture.
Leverage best-in-class sales tools: Utilize Salesforce, Clari, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Outreach to optimize outreach and pipeline management.

Qualifications

8+ years of SaaS sales experience, with a strong track record of closing complex enterprise deals.
Experience selling to procurement, finance, legal, IT, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing teams.
Proven success acquiring net-new logos in organizations with 10,000+ employees.
Skilled in complex sales cycles: Managing multiple stakeholders, navigating procurement processes, and driving consensus at the executive level.
Self-motivated and proactive: You take ownership of your success and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication and organization skills to manage multiple opportunities effectively.

The salary range for this role is $300,000 - $350,000 OTE. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

Perks & Benefits

At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.

📈 Start-up equity
🦷 Full health, vision & dental coverage
🌴 Flexible PTO
💻 Apple equipment plus home office budget
💸 401k plan

We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!