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 a Commercial Account Executive to join our diverse, customer-focused team! In this role, you will report to a Director of Commercial Sales. Your focus will be on acquiring new business opportunities among a group of accounts that fit our ideal customer profile and have a higher propensity to buy and expand with PagerDuty. These accounts would sit in our commercial segment and would sit between 50-500 million in revenue. Daily responsibilities include creating, developing, and managing net-new business deals and expanding our footprint once the account is landed.

Do you have a proven track record of success working with new logo accounts? Are you skilled in prospecting, organizing, and enjoy achieving victories? This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is passionate about technology, has experience selling complex solutions, and can provide consultative guidance to clients. If you possess excellent time management skills, understanding when to prioritize closing deals and when to shift focus to pipeline development, we would love to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities:

Understand the problems and focus areas of your stakeholders and effectively communicating how PagerDuty will support and address those company priorities

Align use cases with the appropriate service offering

Quickly adapt to the Command of the Message (COM) selling model and employing solution selling/customer-centric sales method\

Develop a proactive point of view on solutions based on customer's biggest pain points

Encourage positive conversations between new or potentially new customers and sales teams, leading to solutions aligned with the customer's strategic vision.

Ensure complete customer satisfaction in all interactions

Call and email executives at senior levels across various lines of business using scaled techniques and tools

Document key qualification details, including use case, purchase timeframes, and next steps (MEDDICC Framework)

Close and manage land-and-expand deals with the main focus on acquiring new customers

Prioritize opportunities and allocating appropriate resources

Basic Qualifications

3+ years strong background in lead generation and prospecting, 2+ years of previous experience successfully closing net-new customer deals

Experience with common SaaS software tools (SFDC, Outreach/Salesloft, Tableau, DemandBase, 6Sense)

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven ability to quickly gain trust with senior leaders, internal and external

Highly organized with exceptional follow up skills

Passion for cloud technologies

The base salary range for this position is 75,000 - 99,000 USD. This role may also be eligible for commission 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.

PagerDuty is a flexible, hybrid workplace. We embrace and encourage in-person working as an integral part of our culture. Both our employees and external research tells us that co-located collaboration strengthens connections, drives innovation, and accelerates learning.

This role is expected to come into our San Francisco office two times per week, so you can thrive in your new role and fully embrace being a Dutonian!

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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.

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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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