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Account Executive, Startups

Menlo Ventures Portfolio

New York, NY · full time · Mid

$222,800 – $290,000

Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This is a sales role selling Anthropic's AI systems to early-stage companies, requiring expertise in closing complex technical deals and understanding startup needs. It suits someone with four or more years of enterprise software sales experience who can advise founders on AI adoption and navigate multi-stakeholder negotiations.

Our summary, not Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • 4+ years prospecting and closing startup leads
  • Consultative, solutions-oriented sales approach to emerging technologies
  • Experience with complex sales cycles and technical stakeholders
  • Strategic business advisor capabilities for startup founders
  • History of exceeding sales quota
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Nice to have

  • Experience negotiating customized commercial agreements
  • Passion for AI and its safe development
  • Strategic and analytical market assessment approach
  • Background with advanced AI systems

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