PagerDuty (NYSE:PD) is a leader in Digital Operations Management. In an always-on world, organizations of all sizes trust PagerDuty to help them deliver a perfect digital experience to their customers, every time. Teams use PagerDuty to identify issues and opportunities in real time and bring together the right people to fix problems faster and prevent them in the future. Over 13,000 organizations (including 60 of Fortune 100) rely on PagerDuty to succeed with Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration, and DevOps Modernization. Notable customers include GE, Cisco, Genentech, Electronic Arts, Cox Automotive, Netflix, Shopify, Zoom, DoorDash, Lululemon and more. We are expanding rapidly as a platform for Digital Operations Management using AI/ML and Automation and growing our adoption by Development, IT, Customer Service, Security, and other teams across the organization,

PagerDuty is seeking an Account Executive (AE) to join our dynamic, customer-focused team! As an Account Executive you will be responsible for driving growth, expansion, and revenue within established customers through upsell, cross-sell, and strategic account development. This critical and senior-level, quota-allocated role builds and sustains long-term relationships with C-level executives and decision-making stakeholders through weekly/monthly in-person engagement and consultative selling. This role will successfully drive Operations Cloud conversions and multi-product adoption by applying PagerDuty's Command of Message methodology, understanding customer financial priorities and budget cycles, and crafting cost-justified proposals that demonstrate high-value outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a strategic seller who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at executive engagement, and has a proven track record of driving multi-product growth within existing customer portfolios.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Expand current customers and their current spend by quota allocation; identify and execute upsell and cross-sell opportunities across PagerDuty's product portfolio

Influence C-level leaders through weekly/monthly in-person meetings; build and maintain strategic relationships with decision-makers and economic buyers

Develop comprehensive account plans that identify growth opportunities, competitive threats, and expansion strategies; maintain a deep understanding of customers' business priorities and budget cycles

Drive adoption of Operations Cloud to deliver visible customer value and expand platform usage

Apply Command of Message methodology to articulate business value; develop compelling business cases that align PagerDuty solutions to customer strategic initiatives

Execute complex, multi-product sales motions; coordinate with Solution Consultants for technical validation and proof-of-concept engagements

Partner with Customer Success Managers to monitor account health, identify expansion signals, and proactively address risks

Maintain accurate forecasting in Salesforce; manage sales pipeline with disciplined qualification using MEDDICC framework

Work closely with Solution Consultants, Customer Success, Product Management, and Renewal Managers to ensure a seamless customer experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of experience in enterprise B2B sales, account management, or expansion roles within SaaS or cloud software.

Proven success managing a quota in complex, long-cycle enterprise sales.

Demonstrated experience selling to and influencing C-level executives.

Proficiency with Salesforce (SFDC) for pipeline management and forecasting.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Expertise applying MEDDICC and Command of the Message (COM) methodologies.

Experience managing high-value accounts

Track record of success with multi-product sales and solution-based selling models.

Strong understanding of enterprise software ecosystems, Operations Cloud, or DevOps environments.

Strategic thinker with exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

The base salary range for this position is 130,000 - 154,000 USD.. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.

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Where we work

PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we cannot employ candidates residing in:

Location restrictions:
Australia: Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
United States: Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming
Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role.

How we work

Our values guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.

People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance.

What we offer

As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site.

Your package may include:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Company equity*

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*

Retirement or pension plan*

Generous paid vacation time

Paid holidays and sick leave

Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO

Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*

Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year

Company-wide hack weeks

Mental wellness programs

*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure

About PagerDuty

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core, PagerDuty empowers teams to detect and resolve issues in real time, orchestrate complex workflows, and drive continuous improvement across their digital operations. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses

PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2.

Go behind-the-scenes on our careers site and @pagerduty on Instagram.

Additional Information

PagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy.

PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@pagerduty.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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