Account Executive, Scale, MEGS
Join Braze as a SaaS Sales 'Hunter' to drive new business in the Media, Entertainment, Gaming, and Sports sectors.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 11 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
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Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Account Executive for Braze's Media, Entertainment, Gaming, and Sports (MEGS) sector focuses on driving new business by engaging with digital-first brands to enhance fan experiences through personalized engagement strategies. Candidates should possess a strong SaaS sales background, particularly in non-ERP solutions, and have at least six years of industry experience, including three in a closing role. This position is ideal for those with a startup mindset who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for storytelling and networking.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 5, 2026. Last confirmed on Braze's careers page November 8, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at Braze: San Francisco, New York City, Austin.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
- Starts above 1% of 189 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States that list SaaS we track (median $155,250 across 60 companies). See SaaS salary trends
- SaaS appears in 13.4% of 1902 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States; Gaming Tech appears in 0.1% of 1902 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Account Executive, Scale, MEGS role remote?
- It's hybrid — Braze expects some on-site time in Chicago.
- What's the salary range?
- Braze lists $67,000–$105,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Account Executive, Scale, MEGS role.
- Where is the role based?
- Braze is hiring for this position in Chicago.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Analytics, CRM, Content Marketing, Digital Media Publishing, Gaming Tech, Marketing Automation.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Braze targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Account Executive, Scale, MEGS role at Braze.
From the original posting
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Simply put, this role is a SaaS Sales "Hunter" who thrives on chasing and closing new business in the high-octane world of Media, Entertainment, Gaming, and Sports (MEGS). You will be at the forefront of how modern audiences stream content, play games, support their favorite teams, and consume digital culture.
The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of industry experience, 3 of which should be in a quota-carrying closing role. You know how to capture the imagination of fast-moving digital-first brands, showing them how Braze turns live game moments, launching new releases, and viral trends into real-time, highly personalized fan engagement.
Stronger fit exists with candidates who have experience working with growth-stage to mid-sized companies, and who thrive in the hands-on, high-agility culture of an enterprise sales team. Ideally, your product sales experience focuses on non-ERP solutions. Selling analytics, CRM, marketing automation, digital media publishing, gaming tech, or content marketing solutions is the ultimate fit. Prior experience collaborating with Marketing/Sales Enablement to shape lead generation strategy is essential.
WHO YOU ARE
- Passionate about Digital Culture: You love and understand what keeps modern consumers engaged.
- SaaS Sales Specialist: Proven track record in SaaS sales; specific exposure to Mobile or Marketing Technology is strongly preferred.
- Master Storyteller: Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills—able to pitch creative, high-impact engagement strategies to dynamic creative and growth leaders.
- Tech-Savvy Navigator: Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Salesforce.com CRM. Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new cloud applications and sales enablement platforms.
- Natural Connector: A true networker in daily life through social channels and industry networks, deeply up-to-date on mobile app ecosystems and digital engagement platforms.
- Deal Strategist: Proven success navigating scaling companies and complex organizations, with an instinct for identifying decision-makers and accelerating the buying process for enterprise SaaS solutions.
- Startup Mindset: Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology company or startup environment is a major plus.
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $67,000 and $105,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $134,000 and $189,000/year (including bonus or commission).Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.
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WHAT WE OFFER
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