Senior Account Executive, Emerging Enterprise - Financial Services (Chicago)

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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.

As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will manage a select portfolio of high-value accounts and actively pursue new strategic clients. Your focus will be on building deep relationships that drive revenue growth and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in enterprise sales and account management.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build and nurture trusted relationships with C-suite executives at top-tier brands, understanding their organizational complexities
• Identify and pursue net-new strategic accounts through targeted prospecting and outbound efforts
• Develop and manage relationships with high-profile accounts while actively seeking new opportunities
• Implement a consultative sales approach to identify priority business challenges and take a value-based approach to solution selling
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure a seamless client experience
• Drive account expansion within assigned accounts using market insights
• Educate clients on industry trends, positioning Braze as a trusted partner
• Utilize Salesforce.com , Clari, and other CRM tools to manage sales pipelines and ensure accurate forecasting

What You Have:

• 10+ years in strategic SaaS sales, focusing on large enterprise clients, with a total of 10+ years of industry experience
• Experience in complex solution selling, with a strong background in Value Selling and Business Value Assessments
• Proven ability to source and prospect new accounts through effective outbound strategies
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills for articulating complex concepts
• Quick adaptability to new cloud applications and tools, with experience in Salesforce.com or similar CRMs
• Strong networking skills, able to navigate large organizations and identify key decision-makers
• Up-to-date on digital and application trends, particularly in the mobile space
• Willingness to travel as needed

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $137,500 and $160,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $275,000 and $320,000/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.

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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.

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-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching 
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

ABOUT BRAZE

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.

The company has been consistently recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was named a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2026. Braze was also named a 2026 Best Places to Work by Built In, a 2025 America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. 

The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.

BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.

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