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Manager– Growth Sales (AI-Native)

AnthropicSan Francisco, CASales
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
5 Nov 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Manager of Growth Sales (AI-Native) at Anthropic is a leadership position based in San Francisco, California, focused on guiding a team of account executives to drive customer expansion and retention. This role suits an experienced sales leader with a background in enterprise software who wants to help fast-growing startups leverage frontier artificial intelligence systems.

Role Overview

In this position, the manager oversees a team of five to ten Growth Account Executives who work directly with the fastest-growing AI-native customers. The job requires building scalable frameworks for deal negotiations, account planning, and quarterly reviews. The person in this role will collaborate closely with product and marketing teams to uncover strategic growth opportunities while ensuring the organization builds long-term partnerships with emerging technology startups.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of five to ten account executives to achieve high individual and collective performance.
Own team revenue targets and establish strategies to accelerate growth across the startup portfolio.
Construct scalable operational frameworks for customer health monitoring, account planning, and deal negotiations.
Partner with cross-functional teams like product and marketing to execute strategic growth initiatives.
Analyze customer health metrics to build action plans for at-risk accounts and participate in complex negotiations.
Drive operational excellence through accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and productivity tracking.

Requirements

Ten or more years of experience in enterprise software sales or account management.
Three or more years of direct experience leading sales teams.
Proven history of consistently exceeding team revenue targets and cultivating high-performing account executives.
Deep familiarity with the startup ecosystem and high-growth technology companies.
Strong expertise in strategic account planning and scaling account management workflows.
Background in selling technical products, particularly machine learning solutions, APIs, or infrastructure.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to meet the location-based hybrid policy, which requires working from the San Francisco office at least 25% of the time.

Skills and Tools

Enterprise software sales leadership
Strategic account planning
Pipeline management and forecasting
Consultative sales coaching
Technical product sales involving APIs, infrastructure, or ML/AI solutions
Data-driven decision making and problem-solving

Salary and Benefits

Annual On Target Earnings (OTE) ranging from $380,000 to $450,000 USD, which includes base salary and sales commissions or bonuses.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation and parental leave.
Flexible working hours and a collaborative office environment.
Visa sponsorship support provided when applicable.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems. Operating as a single cohesive team, the organization views AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology. The company values collaborative work environments, diverse perspectives, and safety-conscious innovation to ensure technology benefits society as a whole.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Anthropic careers page to ensure secure submission.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this role?

This position is located in San Francisco, CA, and follows a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to work from the office at least 25% of the time.

What is the salary range for the Growth Sales Manager position?

The annual On Target Earnings (OTE) range is $380,000 to $450,000 USD, combining base salary with sales commissions or bonuses.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in enterprise software sales or account management, including at least 3 years of experience leading sales teams.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this job?

Yes, visa sponsorship is available for this role, and the company works with an immigration lawyer to assist successful candidates.

What team will this manager lead?

The manager will lead a team of 5 to 10 Growth Account Executives focused on expansion and retention among fast-growing AI-native startups.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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