Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago, USA
2025 was a banner year for Storyblok as the EMEA team exceeded all quarterly targets we are seeking to strengthen our operation with a Enterprise Account Executive who can bring high levels of experience in supporting clients to build exceptional digital experiences.
The ideal candidate will be an evangelist who can speak on behalf of Storyblok at events and has experience with DXP ecosystem selling. They should also have a strong GSI network and enthusiasm to mentor colleagues in the team.
Storyblok is forecasting another year of record-breaking growth in 2026. This will be driven by AI disruption in digital experience. As a headless CMS, Storyblok is best positioned to enable customers to expose their content accurately to generative search engines like ChatGPT. Our recent product launches of Storyblok FlowMotion and Strata also present a game-changing reimagination for DXPs in the AI era. Your role will be pivotal in helping digital and marketing leaders navigate this rapidly changing landscape.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Directly contribute to the expansion of the assigned region through the generation of new Enterprise clients
Value selling working directly with executive buyers including Chief Marketing Officers and Heads of Digital
Build and implement with an extended team a go-to-market plan to deliver maximum revenue potential for your territory
Work with and supporting the BDR & Partner team in outbound sales activities
Lead potential new customers through the sales journey and presentation of Storyblok’s solutions
Prospect new customers (min 20% of pipeline should be self generated and the best AEs target 100% self generation)
Nurture a small number of priority accounts to generate expansions into new divisions as well as product upsells from the launch of Storyblok FlowMotion and Strata in 2026
Negotiation of commercial offers for customers
Navigate through the legal and procurement process in complex B2B SaaS sales
Maintain a healthy relationship with existing clients and support Customer Success in upselling into existing accounts
Evangelize the Storyblok vision through product demonstrations, in-market events, and account specific initiatives
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Proven record of success in closing large and complex SaaS Enterprise deals over $200kAbility to map out and strategically define account & territory plansFamiliarity with Sales methodologies like Challenger Sales, SPIN Selling, Sandler, MEDDIC etc.
5 years of proven SaaS solution selling experience as an Account Executive
Evidence of relationship building skills with an ability to grow and nurture relationships
Some technical knowledge of the CMS space and digital experience ecosystem
Ability to switch the context and messaging between technical and marketing audiences
Must be fluent in the local language of the territory (speaking and writing)
Travel primarily within the assigned region, to foster client relationships and participate in events that contribute to the growth and success of Storyblok
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission and VSOP (Virtual Stock Purchase Plan)
Ramp up schedule including onboarding training at hire and continuous sales and product training
Career Advancement in a fast paced and rapidly growing organization, mobility within the firm
Joining an organization who was recently named the Leader with the Best Strategy by IDC and has received over 70 awards by users of G2
U.S. Base Salary Range: $112,050 - $170,000
At Storyblok, we are committed to equitable compensation and pay transparency. We consider many factors when it comes to compensation, such as the scope of the role, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our base salary ranges are determined by job and job level and are benchmarked to relevant location and industry data. The range displayed represents the target US base compensation range within which we are hiring for this role. For some roles Storyblok also offers a competitive commission structure.