Strategic Account Executive (Central Region)
Join Braintrust as a Strategic Account Executive to drive sales and expand customer accounts in the Central region.
Posted by employer 10 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 9 hours ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–10 years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Strategic Account Executive at Braintrust Data focuses on prospecting and closing new business within the Central region, engaging with technical teams to navigate complex sales processes. This role requires a strong background in full-cycle sales, particularly with large companies and technical audiences, along with the ability to develop go-to-market strategies. Ideal candidates possess 5-10 years of experience and a competitive drive to exceed revenue targets in a dynamic environment. Braintrust's existing customer base includes notable tech firms, providing a solid foundation for growth.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Braintrust Data's careers page November 14, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Braintrust Data: Austin.
Quick facts
- Is the Strategic Account Executive (Central Region) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Braintrust Data expects some on-site time in Chicago.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–10 years of relevant experience for this Strategic Account Executive (Central Region) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Braintrust Data is hiring for this position in Chicago.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Braintrust Data targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Strategic Account Executive (Central Region) role at Braintrust Data.
From the original posting
About the role
Braintrust is looking for an Strategic Account Executive who will be responsible for prospecting and closing new business across the Central region of the US.
Braintrust already has a strong base of early customers including Stripe, Notion, Instacart, and Airtable, which you'll be able to build on to help us expand. Our primary users are software engineers, so you'll need to be comfortable working with a technical audience.
This role is remote based in Chicago, IL or Austin, TX.
What you’ll do
As part of the foundational sales team, you'll help develop our GTM strategy and close key customer accounts.
Build and own the entire sales process including engaging with potential customers, negotiating and closing contracts, customer retention, and renewals.
Navigate complex sales and win trust through consultative sales conversations with technical teams.
Ideal candidate credentials
You have 5-10+ years of full cycle sales experience, selling to technical audiences. Ideally to very large companies with complex deal cycles.
You have the drive and willingness to go deep on our product to carry a technical conversation with AI teams.
You are ready to roll up your sleeves and drive impact to exceed revenue targets.
You have a strong worth ethic, competitive drive, and you naturally inspire and motivate those around you.
You have thrived in environments where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines.
Benefits include
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Daily lunch, snacks, and beverages
Flexible time off
Competitive salary and equity
Wifi & cellphone stipend
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