Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
### Why this Role is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Enterprise SaaS selling remains one of the clearest paths to influence revenue outcomes, and this Senior Account Executive role sits in that lane within a mature cloud platform serving large organizations. The listing points to AI-led customer experience and contact center use cases, which reflects where many enterprise SaaS budgets are concentrating as automation moves from pilots into operational deployments.
For a SaaS sales career, roles like this build fluency in long-cycle, multi-stakeholder buying processes that are common across platform software, not just CX. Experience with multi-million dollar transactions, territory planning, and executive alignment tends to transfer well into other enterprise SaaS categories, especially where solution complexity requires strong discovery, value framing, and forecasting discipline. Exposure to methodology-driven selling also signals a structured environment for refining craft.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.
At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.
Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.
8+ years’ experience of direct, outside sales, quota-carrying role selling enterprise software solutions (multi-million dollar transactions, 6-24 month sales cycles) within the enterprise space (F500)
Experience selling Cloud, SaaS and AI-based solutions in the following areas: Customer Experience (CX), Cloud Contact Center (CCaaS), Workforce Engagement Management (WEM), Customer Journey Analytics, Conversational AI (Bots and Virtual Agents) and AI Copilots, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), etc.
Proven track record developing strategic relationships within the enterprise account space, building executive relationships (C-level), driving innovation, growing new pipeline (organic and through the channel), and developing strategic long-term account plans.
Ability to effectively communicate our company’s strategic vision and unique capabilities to customers, connecting them to the customers’ business, and sharing a compelling plan on how we can help solve the customer's business challenges.
Experience developing marketing and prospecting plans for territory growth, with a track record of new logo account development. Ability to be an advocate for existing customers while driving upsell and cross sell opportunities.
Be a "High Energy", results-oriented achiever and a team player willing to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Experience with team selling and leading a diverse set of talented individuals towards a common goal within an account.
Proven experience understanding customer needs and being able to articulate complex technology solutions.
Confirmed ability to lead complex sales cycle, with a track record of successful revenue attainment.
Familiarity with the MEDDPIC selling methodology.
BS or BA degree or equivalent work-related work experience
Ability to travel up to 40%
Key Responsibilities:
Deep understanding of the customer environment to align to the business units for AI use cases.
Presents product information to prospects, customers, and partners.
Pipeline development through a combination of phone calls, email campaigns, and market sector knowledge/intelligence.
Generates short-term results independently.
Collaboratively strategizes for solving deal-level challenges.
Creates and maintains a sales pipeline to hit and surpass goals within designated market sectors.
Accurately forecasts quarterly revenue and delivers on that revenue.
Compensation:
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.
$111,700.00 - $196,300.00
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Telehealth coverage
Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities
Development and career growth opportunities
Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays
401(k) matching program
Adoption Assistance
Fertility treatments
Click here to view a summary overview of our Benefits.
Working at Genesys
- AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
- A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
- Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
- Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
- Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work®certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.
Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.
What Happens After You Apply
After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:
- Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
- A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.
- Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
- We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.
- After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.
Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.
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About Genesys:
Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.com.
Reasonable Accommodations:
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