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GitHub · 23 hours ago

SMB Senior Account Executive

GitHub is the world’s leading platform for agentic software development. In this role as an SMB Senior Account Executive, you will develop and execute account plans to meet revenue targets and build key business relationships through consultative engagement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsInternetProject ManagementSaaSSoftware
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Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive account plans using methodologies like MEDDPICC to meet revenue targets and align with customer business needs, while anticipating potential challenges and mitigating risks
Establish and maintain strong relationships with executives and decision-makers at high levels within customer organizations through consultative engagement, fostering trust and collaboration
Lead and coordinate extended virtual teams and key stakeholders, leveraging industry expertise to expand relationships and drive sales acceleration through best-in-class communication techniques
Proactively understand and advocate for the customer's business and technology needs, identifying opportunities for optimization and new solutions that align with their strategic goals
Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, ensuring pipeline hygiene and forecasting accuracy, while understanding timelines to advance opportunities through various stages
Educate decision-makers on GitHub's value proposition, aligning solutions with customer objectives and establishing a competitive advantage through tailored presentations and business plans
Maintain a strong understanding of GitHub's product landscape and industry trends, using this knowledge to inform strategic planning and customer engagement efforts
Develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the Small/Medium Business market, tailoring sales strategies to effectively address the specific needs and constraints of smaller businesses
Design and implement scalable sales processes that can efficiently handle a high volume of accounts, ensuring consistent engagement and follow-up with Small/Medium Business clients to maximize revenue potential

Qualification

Technology-related salesSales methodologiesSales forecastingSoftware development processesNative-level JapaneseConsultative engagementPipeline managementConversational EnglishRelationship building

Required

4+ years' experience in technology-related sales or a related field, OR bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Liberal Arts, or related field, AND 2+ years' experience in technology-related sales or a related field, OR master's degree in Business Administration AND 1+ year(s) experience in technology-related sales or a related field, OR equivalent experience
Native-level Japanese and Conversational English speaking abilities

Preferred

6+ years' experience in technology-related sales or a related field
Strong understanding of software development processes and tools, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in advanced sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale, or Value Framework, with demonstrated success in applying these techniques to drive sales growth
Ability to create accurate sales forecasting and pipeline management, ensuring a clear view of future revenue and enabling proactive decision making

Benefits

Competitive pay
Generous learning and growth opportunities
Excellent benefits

Company

GitHub is a software company that offers code hosting services that allow developers to build software for open-source and private projects. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft.

H1B Sponsorship

GitHub has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (26)
2024 (17)
2023 (14)
2022 (20)
2021 (20)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$350M
Key Investors
Sequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2018-06-03Acquired
2015-07-29Series B· $250M
2015-06-19Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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PJ Hyett
Co-Founder
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Kyle Daigle
Chief Operating Officer
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