Chord is hiring an Account Executive to accelerate revenue growth and expand our customer base among modern consumer brands. This role is central to our next stage of scaling — turning strong product-market traction into predictable, repeatable sales outcomes.
The AE will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting through close, helping brands adopt Chord’s commerce data platform to unify data, content, and insights for smarter growth.
Why We’re Hiring
Chord is entering a period of rapid commercial expansion, supported by growing inbound interest and new product capabilities.
This hire directly supports company sales OKRs and pipeline growth targets.
Adding an AE now enables Chord to convert strong demand into revenue and maintain momentum as we scale our go-to-market team.
What you’ll be doing!
Manage the complete sales process — from lead generation and qualification to closing deals.
Deliver compelling, consultative demos that connect Chord’s platform to customer business outcomes.
Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure seamless implementation and retention.
Refine messaging, process, and playbooks to build a scalable, repeatable sales motion.
Meet and exceed quarterly revenue and pipeline goals.
What you’ll bring to the role:
Experience: 3–7 years in SaaS or eCommerce technology sales, with a track record of meeting or exceeding quota.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with digital-native brands, DTC operators, and eCommerce ecosystems.
Skills: Strong consultative selling, storytelling, and technical fluency.
Mindset: Motivated, curious, and entrepreneurial — thrives in early-stage environments.
Culture Fit: Collaborative, proactive, and aligned with Chord’s mission to empower modern brands through data.
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