Account Director Commercial Sales

Company: Pendo.io
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Pendo is looking for an Account Director to drive net-new revenue growth and retention within the Mid-Market segment of our Commercial Sales organization. This role is ideal for a motivated, strategic seller who thrives in a full-cycle, quota-carrying environment. In this position, you will identify and close new revenue opportunities, manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts, and expand relationships within those accounts. On a day-to-day basis, you will balance proactive prospecting across both new and existing customers while driving upsell and renewal opportunities. This full-cycle approach enables Pendo to accelerate growth while ensuring customers maximize the value of our products. You can expect to partner with internal teams - including Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and Leadership - to ensure smooth deal execution and long-term customer adoption, product growth, and overall success. If you are a consultative seller who loves working in a customer-first environment, wed love to hear from you. Role Responsibilities: • Prospect, Land & Expand: Identify and engage new accounts and stakeholders to drive net-new revenue, growing Pendo’s existing footprint. • Drive Product-Led Deals from Start to Finish: Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and solution presentations to quoting, negotiation, and closing. • Manage Renewals & Expansion: Leverage customer data, contracts, and business goals to drive renewals, retention, and upsell opportunities. • Strategic Account Planning: Conduct regular account reviews to align with customer goals and identify growth opportunities. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with technical, product, customer success, professional services, and marketing teams. Tackle challenges and provide custom solutions collaboratively. • Pipeline & Forecast Management: Maintain a healthy pipeline with accurate forecasts, providing leadership with timely updates and achieving against quota targets. • Prospect/Customer Advocacy: Build strong executive relationships, address challenges proactively, and ensure strong partnership with prospects and clients. • Develop Product Expertise: Build deep knowledge of Pendo’s products to serve as a trusted advisor to your accounts. Minimum Qualifications: • 5 years of experience in B2B SaaS or complex technology sales in a full-cycle, quota-carrying role spanning Account Executive/Account Director and Account Management responsibilities. • Proven success driving new business and account expansion within the Mid-Market segment. • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships across technical and business stakeholders. • Strong negotiation and deal management skills, including structuring multi-year agreements. • Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in product-led, subscription-based sales environments. • Skilled in prospecting, pipeline management and forecasting, with proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Clari). • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Preferred Qualifications: • An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to drive creative prospecting strategies and problem-solve with a growth mentality. • Exceptional interpersonal and executive communication skills. • Commitment to deepening prospect and customer relationships, driving production adoption and value. • Continuous learner who refines sales skills to adapt in a dynamic market. • Willingness to adopt AI and leverage AI tools as we expand our AI capabilities as a company and team.

Keywords: Pendo.io, Winston-Salem , Account Director Commercial Sales, Sales , Raleigh, North Carolina