Join Linear as an Account Executive to help high-impact companies build better software in a hybrid work environment.
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Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Account Executive at Linear, the individual will focus on building relationships with key stakeholders and guiding customers through the trial and evaluation of the product. The position requires over five years of experience in sales, particularly in technical environments, with a strong emphasis on SaaS and collaboration tools. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings and possesses excellent communication skills. Linear's team is dedicated to quality and craftsmanship, reflecting a commitment to both their product and their clients.
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Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 25,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products. Today, our team is distributed across North America and Europe, and now expanding across Asia Pacific. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and a deep care for software craftsmanship.
Over the past few years, Linear has experienced incredible organic growth and has become the default tool of choice for many of the world’s best product teams. We are now layering a product-led sales motion on top of our existing self-serve business to further accelerate our ambitions and bring the magic of Linear to even more and larger companies. As an Account Executive at Linear, you’ll contribute to the future of our product and help high-impact companies build better software.
Location & work mode
While Linear is a remote-first company across the US and Europe, this role in APAC is office based 2–3 days per week, as this role will be closely connected to in-person collaboration with our growing sales presence in the region.
What you'll do
Become a product expert and help customers use Linear effectively; assist prospects through the trial and evaluation phase
Generate a strong pipeline and exceed quarterly and annual targets
Build relationships with key stakeholders within accounts
Stay up to date with our product offering, industry trends, competitive landscape, and market trends to continuously adapt sales strategies and approaches for maximum impact
Be the voice of the customer; advocate for customers by surfacing product or adoption blockers to our product team
What we're looking for
5+ years in a quota-carrying sales role
Experience selling to a technical audience; bonus if you have previous experience working with a collaboration or developer tool
SaaS and startup experience; comfortable working and adapting in a fast-paced and flexible environment
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and product demonstration skills
Highly autonomous with a bias for action. Owner’s mindset to quickly come up to speed on product, market, ICP, and unique differentiators
Competitive salary and equity
Employee-friendly equity terms
Health coverage (based on country requirements)
4 months paid parental leave
Regular team events and off-sites
Learn how we think and work
A story about our mission: Read Me
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A video series: Conversations on Quality
Read about our recent Series C Fundraise and Giving our team liquidity
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