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Senior Account Lead

San Francisco, CA 94163

Posted: 02/17/2026 Category: Market Research Job Number: 23858

Job Description

Title: Senior Account Lead

Location: San Francisco, CA OR New York, New York 
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Contact: Lindsey Bartlett- lbartlett@smithhanley.com 

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, AI-powered platform transforming how companies turn customer conversations into actionable insights. Backed by top-tier investors and experiencing rapid early traction, they’re hiring Senior Account Executives/Leads to help scale revenue and build the GTM engine from the ground up.

We need people who understand research in and out. Who feel comfortable consulting with clients once a lead is validated. People who are energized by a signed contract and want to grow. 
 

What You’ll Do

  • Own full-cycle sales: prospecting, discovery, demos, proposals, and closing

  • Build outbound pipeline while managing inbound interest

  • Partner directly with executive leadership on GTM strategy

  • Help establish scalable sales processes, messaging, and workflows

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Customer Success

What They’re Looking For

  • 8+ years in a quota-carrying role within B2B SaaS or Full-Service Market Research Agency 

  • Strong track record closing net-new business

  • Experience selling into marketing, product, design, or insights teams preferred

  • Scrappy, entrepreneurial mindset — thrives in early-stage environments

Why This Role

  • Hypergrowth, venture-backed company with strong enterprise traction

  • Highly differentiated AI product driving strong win rates

  • Meaningful equity + competitive compensation

  • Opportunity to shape revenue strategy early and grow with the company

Meet Your Recruiter

Lindsey Bartlett
Principal

Lindsey Bartlett leads the Market Research & Consumer Insights area. With a decade of experience recruiting in this niche, Lindsey has proven successful in making the match. Her highly consultative nature combined with her dedication to excellence pushes her to swiftly and successfully find you the best talent. Lindsey is a strong recruiter and highly personable, staying abreast of new industry trends by attending a variety of conferences and participating with our affiliations. Offer her an oat milk latte and a good conversation and she’ll always be in your corner. 

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