Job Description
This job is with Braze, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you. What We're Looking For This is a SaaS Emerging Enterprise sales leadership role, managing a team of Emerging Enterprise Account Executives for Braze’s market-leading Customer Journey Orchestration platform. We are looking for a high-energy Sales Director to lead a team of Emerging Enterprise Account Executives at Braze whose sole focus is winning new logos. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of successful experience leading and developing a team of Emerging Enterprise sellers in a high-growth, rapidly evolving, and dynamically competitive market. Your team will focus exclusively on hunting and winning net-new logos. You should have experience building and leading outbound pipeline generation, strategizing on how to accelerate deals, and coaching reps to lead with value when navigating highly competitive deals. As a front-line leader whose team sells into companies across multiple industries, you should have strong business acumen and be ready to prepare for, and participate directly in, prospect-facing engagements to drive deals across the finish line. Your leadership will have a direct impact on Braze's growth, the development of your team, and our ability to bring new customers onto the platform. Who You Are Minimum of 10 years of proven experience within Sales At least 5 years of experience managing a team of Emerging Enterprise sales executives A proven ability to recruit, retain, inspire, and develop top talent Able to work cross-functionally with Business Development, Marketing, and Sales Operations Outstanding verbal, written, and stand-up presentation skills Strong technical and business acumen; the ability to engage with multiple customer personas across a wide variety of industries and within both technical and marketing functional roles Up-to-date on digital and application trends, especially in the mobile space Prior experience in selling to the Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams is a plus Prior experience selling Mobile or Marketing Technology is a strong plus For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $155,000 and $232,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $316,000 and $474,000/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. What We Offer Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. Benefits From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as: Competitive compensation that may include equity Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans Flexible paid time off Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend A curated in-offic