Commercial Account Executive
Perplexity
Commercial Account Executive at Perplexity is a full time role based in Remote · San Francisco, California, United States (remote). The listing states pay of $140k–$220k. It was published on 8 June 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Commercial Account Executive |
|---|---|
| Company | Perplexity |
| Location | Remote · San Francisco, California, United States (remote) |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Pay (as listed) | $140k–$220k |
| Published | 8 June 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
Perplexity is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Commercial Account Executive to join our small but mighty Enterprise team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth across small and mid-sized organizations, converting product-led demand into committed Enterprise relationships, and building Perplexity's footprint across thousands of high-potential accounts. This role is ideal for proactive sales professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology and business, and who want to help shape Perplexity's commercial motion from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business by prospecting, pitching, and closing Perplexity Enterprise solutions with small and mid-sized organizations
- Convert existing self-serve customers into Enterprise relationships, and land net-new logos through outbound, inbound, and product-led signals
- Diligently research prospects, develop account strategies, and execute outreach campaigns tailored to company and industry needs
- Conduct high-impact product demonstrations and respond to technical inquiries across Perplexity's full product suite
- Lead client engagement through the entire sales cycle, from initial presentation, technical evaluation, negotiation, to closing and onboarding
- Quickly diagnose account potential, qualify in and out with discipline, and partner with Enterprise AEs when an account warrants a larger motion
- Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure customer satisfaction and solution fit
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Perplexity's platform, industry trends, and competitor landscape
- Meet or exceed individual and team revenue, logo, and activity targets on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Maintain accurate records of pipeline and account activity using CRM tools
Qualifications
- Full-cycle SaaS sales experience with a strong track record of closing new business
- Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a high-growth environment
- Skilled at running efficient sales cycles and tailoring messaging to different buyer personas and decision makers
- Proven success outbound prospecting into small and mid-sized organizations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executives and technical buyers
- Adept at identifying client pain points and mapping solutions that drive business value
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Create your free OnJob profile to apply — we'll take you to Perplexity's application after sign-up. · Posted 8 Jun 2026.
Commercial Account Executive at Perplexity — questions answered
What does the Commercial Account Executive role at Perplexity pay?
The Commercial Account Executive at Perplexity listing states pay of $140k–$220k for the Remote · San Francisco, California, United States (remote) position. That figure is taken directly from the employer's own posting as published, not estimated or averaged from other roles.
Is the Commercial Account Executive role at Perplexity remote?
Yes — Perplexity advertises this Commercial Account Executive role as remote, tied to Remote · San Francisco, California, United States, and it is listed as full time work. Remote terms come from the employer's own posting, so confirm the expected working hours, timezone and any on-site days with Perplexity before you apply.
Is the Commercial Account Executive role at Perplexity still open?
The Commercial Account Executive posting at Perplexity was open at OnJob's last check of the employer's careers page, having been published on 8 June 2026. OnJob re-checks source listings on each build and marks a role closed once it disappears, but listings can close without notice, so the employer's own page is the final word.
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