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Account Director Commercial Sales (Mid-Market)

PendoRaleigh, NCCommercial
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Salary
$180K - $250K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
12 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

Pendo is seeking an Account Director Commercial Sales to drive revenue growth and expand Mid-Market customer value in Raleigh, North Carolina. This full-cycle sales position is tailored for a results-driven professional with a background in technology sales who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Role Overview

As an Account Director for Commercial Sales, the individual owns a full-cycle, quota-carrying sales motion focused on net-new revenue, existing account growth, renewals, and upsell opportunities. The professional identifies and engages new stakeholders, manages a dedicated customer portfolio, and fosters executive-level relationships that encourage long-term product adoption. This role operates out of the Raleigh office and collaborates heavily with internal departments such as Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and Leadership to ensure seamless deal execution.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect, land, and expand by identifying new accounts and stakeholders to generate net-new revenue within the Mid-Market segment.
Own the complete sales cycle, guiding product-led deals from initial prospecting through solution presentations, quoting, negotiation, and closing.
Handle renewals, retention, and upsell opportunities by leveraging customer data, business goals, and contract details.
Conduct regular account reviews to assess product adoption, understand client priorities, and build actionable account strategies.
Partner cross-currently with product, technical, marketing, legal, finance, and leadership teams to resolve customer hurdles and advance deals.
Maintain an accurate pipeline, dependable forecasts, and timely updates for leadership while monitoring progress against assigned quotas.
Build executive relationships with clients to address challenges early and connect client goals directly to company value.
Develop product expertise to effectively advise accounts, shape solutions, and elevate sales conversations.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in B2B SaaS or complex technology sales within a full-cycle, quota-carrying capacity.
Demonstrated success in driving new business growth and account expansion specifically within the Mid-Market sector.
A consistent record of hitting or surpassing revenue targets in subscription-based, product-led sales settings.
Strong negotiation and deal management capabilities, including familiarity with structuring multi-year contracts.
Proven capacity to cultivate executive-level relationships spanning both technical and business stakeholders.
Proficiency in prospecting, pipeline management, forecasting, and using CRM tools such as Salesforce and Clari.
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

An entrepreneurial mindset characterized by creative prospecting strategies and a growth-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and executive-level communication abilities.
A dedication to strengthening customer relationships while simultaneously promoting product adoption.
A continuous learning habit focused on refining sales techniques within a dynamic market.
Readiness to adopt and utilize AI tools as the company expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Skills and Tools

B2B SaaS sales
Mid-Market segment strategy
Full-cycle sales management
Contract negotiation
Pipeline management and forecasting
Salesforce
Clari
Executive communication

Salary and Benefits

The expected on-target earnings range for this position in Raleigh, North Carolina sits between $180,000 and $250,000 OTE, structured on a 50/50 base-to-variable split. The compensation package includes competitive, employer-heavy coverage featuring zero-dollar premium options, a robust 401(k) match, equity, and flexible time off.

About the Company

Established in 2013 by veteran product managers, Pendo provides a platform designed to help organizations understand and enhance software experiences. Backed by prominent institutions like Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital, and Meritech, the organization operates with core values centered on taking action, mastering one's craft, prioritizing the team, and maintaining a maniacal focus on customers. The company maintains a hybrid work culture requiring employees to be in the office three days per week unless specifically designated remote.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Account Director Commercial Sales position?

The role is based in the Pendo office in Raleigh, North Carolina, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The expected on-target earnings range is $180,000 to $250,000 OTE, based on a 50/50 base-to-variable split.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5 or more years of experience in B2B SaaS or complex technology sales in a full-cycle, quota-carrying capacity.

What specific software proficiency is expected?

Candidates should be skilled in prospecting, pipeline management, and forecasting, with specific proficiency in CRM platforms such as Salesforce and Clari.

What benefits are included with employment?

Benefits include employer-heavy coverage with zero-dollar premium options, a strong 401(k) match, equity, and flexible time off.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Pendo careers page.

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