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Senior Account Executive - Technology

CohereSan FranciscoRevenue
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Salary
$220K – $380K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 8+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Cohere is hiring a Senior Account Executive - Technology in San Francisco to manage the full sales cycle for large enterprise clients within the technology sector. This position suits an experienced B2B sales professional who thrives in a self-directed, evolving environment and wants to drive the adoption of enterprise AI systems.

Role Overview

Cohere seeks a Senior Account Executive for the Technology sector to handle territory ownership, net-new logo acquisition, and enterprise-level deals. The professional in this role will act as a consultative advisor, guiding prospects from initial outreach through proof-of-concept, deal close, and deployment. This position collaborates closely with customer success, marketing, product, and engineering teams to align customer needs with the company roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Focus on net-new logo acquisition via outbound activity and relationship building with key stakeholders, utilizing a strong network of key decision-makers and influencers.
Work closely with customers and prospects as a consultative, trusted advisor to tailor solutions that drive measurable business impact.
Partner with channel partners to find opportunities to scale outreach and customer satisfaction in the assigned region.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and customer success teams on strategic motions to deliver solutions to large enterprise customers.
Collaborate with Sales Development Representatives to drive top of funnel activity.
Own the full sales cycle, ranging from initial outreach through proof-of-concept, deal close, and ongoing project oversight for deployment success.

Requirements

8-12+ years of previous B2B sales experience with Global 2000 and large enterprises in the technology sector, negotiating and closing transformational multi-year SaaS deals in the 7-figure range.
Track record of high performance and exceeding quota.
Experience working with customers during the deployment phase of an engagement, aligning on configuration and customization for production success.
Experience working with channel partners such as cloud hyperscalers and system integrators.
High tolerance for ambiguity as an early sales hire, functioning as a self-starter, doer, and strategist.
Deep understanding of the technology industry, including key trends, challenges, and opportunities, alongside the ability to articulate the value of AI and NLP solutions.

Nice to Have

Previous experience as a technical consultative salesperson selling complex products like developer tools, API products, or AI and NLP solutions, with a focus on financial services sector applications.

Skills and Tools

B2B SaaS Sales
Outbound Prospecting
Channel Partnerships
AI and NLP Solutions
Enterprise Deal Negotiation

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $220K to $380K with equity offers.
Weekly lunch stipend of $75 or local currency equivalent.
Full health and dental benefits, plus a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, and pension scheme.
100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits covering arts and culture, fitness and wellness, workspace improvements, and an education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days).
Travel budget for visiting other offices and an annual company offsite.
$500 home office stipend and co-working benefits for remote staff.

About the Company

Cohere is a security-first enterprise AI company that builds foundation AI models and end-to-end products to solve real-world business problems. Headquartered in Toronto, the company has key global offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official Cohere careers page.

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Questions candidates ask

What is the salary and equity for the Senior Account Executive position?

The salary ranges from $220K to $380K, and the position includes offers for equity.

Where is this job located?

This role is based in San Francisco, though Cohere is remote-friendly and maintains offices in multiple global cities including Toronto, London, New York City, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Candidates must have 8-12+ years of previous B2B sales experience with Global 2000 and large enterprises in the technology sector.

What benefits are provided to full-time employees?

Benefits include full health and dental coverage, mental health budgets, a 401K/RRSP/pension scheme, 6 weeks of paid vacation, a weekly lunch stipend, a 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months, annual enrichment and education stipends, a home office stipend, and travel budgets.

What does the sales cycle responsibility entail for this position?

The role requires owning the full sales cycle from initial outreach through proof-of-concept, deal close, and ongoing project oversight during deployment to ensure production success.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cohere careers page.

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