BrightEdge · 4 hours ago
AE Manager, Chicago
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $260K/yr
5+ years expBrightEdge is a leading enterprise SEO and content performance platform that helps companies understand how their digital content drives real business results. The Enterprise AE Manager will lead a team of Account Executives focused on upper mid-market to enterprise-level clients, driving new business growth through coaching, deal strategy, and pipeline execution.
AnalyticsContentEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 Enterprise and Upper Mid-Market Account Executives to exceed monthly sales targets
Drive accountability through consistent pipeline management, forecast accuracy, and deal inspection in Salesforce
Participate in high-value enterprise deals by providing strategic direction, executive presence, and negotiation support
Conduct regular 1:1s and team sessions focused on skills development, prospecting discipline, and effective value-based selling
Analyze performance, identify market opportunities, and implement data-driven sales plans
Recruit, onboard, and ramp new sales hires to ensure rapid productivity
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of SaaS sales experience, including at least 1+ years in a frontline management or team lead capacity
Proven track record of leading AEs who close enterprise or upper mid-market level deals
Strong understanding of complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles within digital marketing, analytics, or MarTech
Skilled at developing sales talent—coaching reps through discovery, business case development, and negotiation
Excellent communication, forecasting, and operational rigor
Experience using Salesforce and sales productivity tools (Gong, Outreach, Clari, etc.)
Strategic thinker who can balance short-term execution with long-term team scaling
Must be working in high-velocity sales environment on either a monthly or quarterly quota
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple package options
15-23 days PTO depending on tenure plus 10 paid holidays
Pre-tax commuter benefit plan and company contribution to help reduce parking/public transit costs
Discounted gym membership and fitness benefits
No or low cost therapy and professional coaching sessions through Spring Health
4-6 weeks fully paid parental leave
Pet wellness and insurance plans to keep your furry family healthy
Company
BrightEdge
BrightEdge, an SEO platform delivering an uplifted ROI, enables marketers to increase revenue from organic search.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.9MKey Investors
Insight PartnersIntel CapitalBattery Ventures
2013-06-11Series D· $42.8M
2012-03-15Series C· $12.6M
2010-03-16Series B· $6.5M
Leadership Team
Lemuel Park
Co-Founder & CTO
Judd Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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