Growth Account Executive (Startups)

Job summary
Permanent contract
New York, San Francisco
Salary: $222.8K to 290K
Experience: > 3 years
Skills & expertise
Communication skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Analytical thinking
Claude
Anthropic
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Job description

  • As a Growth Account Executive, Startups at Anthropic, you’ll manage a portfolio of startup customers and help them harness the transformative potential of safe, frontier AI
  • You’ll leverage Claude and other tools to efficiently serve a large customer base while identifying high-potential accounts for growth
  • You’ll develop playbooks for scaled customer engagement that benefit the entire Growth AE organization, while building the skills to advance into more senior AE roles
  • Manage a portfolio of 100+ startup accounts, maintaining high retention and identifying expansion opportunities
  • Build and execute scalable engagement models using Claude and automation to efficiently serve a high-volume customer base
  • Identify breakout accounts with high growth potential and ensure smooth transitions to expanded coverage when appropriate
  • Develop and document best practices for scaled customer engagement that can be shared across the Growth AE organization
  • Conduct streamlined account health checks and identify early warning signs of churn risk
  • Partner with customers to understand their business models and product, advising them through their AI transformation, and gathering feedback to inform product development
  • Collaborate with Applied AI and other cross-functional teams to support customer technical needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
  • Inclusive fertility benefits via Carrot Fertility
  • 22 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible paid time off and absence policies
  • Mental health support for you and your dependents
  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Optional equity donation matching at a 1:1 ratio, up to 25% of your equity grant
  • Retirement plans with competitive matching
  • Life and income protection plans
  • $500/month flexible wellness and time saver stipend
  • Commuter benefits
  • Annual education stipend
  • Home office stipends
  • Relocation support for those moving for Anthropic
  • Daily meals and snacks in the office

Preferred experience

  • This role is designed for early-career sales professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about building scalable engagement models
  • The ideal candidate will combine strong foundational sales skills with intellectual curiosity about AI and a passion for process improvement
  • Analytical mindset with comfort using data to prioritize accounts and identify trends
  • Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and genuine interest in AI
  • Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport quickly across various customer personas
  • 3-5 years of experience in sales, account management, customer success, or related roles
  • A “roll up your sleeves” mentality and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of customer relationships simultaneously
  • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
  • Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
  • We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts and applications
  • Experience with consumption-based or usage-based pricing models
  • Experience working with startup customers or in a high-growth startup environment
  • Familiarity with technical products, APIs, or developer-focused solutions

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