Chicago, United States
Account Executive - Account Management Organization
Qualtrics · Chicago · United States
Posted: 10/13/2026 · Last checked: 10/14/2026
Job description
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At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.
When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.
Account Executive - Account Management Organization
Why We Have This Role
We are looking for someone to join our AE team with at least 3 years of successful individual sales experience with at least 1 year in a closing role. Our Account Executive team is composed of highly driven, curious individuals dedicated to closing experience gaps for leading brands. Using the Qualtrics Experience Management SaaS platform, you’ll build deep, strategic relationships while hunting for new opportunities. You’ll thrive by digging beneath surface answers to understand client needs at their core, continuously learning, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver transformative results.
How You’ll Find Success
- Exhibits strong curiosity and coachability, eager to learn new skills and deepen knowledge through active questioning and collaboration.
- Demonstrates grit, work ethic, and motor to proactively pursue goals and drive impact.
- Effectively balances relationship-building with an ability to hunt and discover new business within a large book of accounts, currently managing 30-35 clients.
- Business acumen with capability to understand client structures and dynamics, acting as a culture and team builder.
- Strong communicator who influences and builds trust across stakeholders at multiple levels.
How You’ll Grow
- Clear, structured promotion path via Qualtrics’ auto-promotion framework and continuous Career Action Planning with your manager.
- Access to internal mobility platform Qmobility for additional growth opportunities.
- Skill development in business acumen, complex negotiation, and consultative selling.
- Opportunity to expand expertise within strategic accounts and deepen client partnerships through travel and in-person engagement.
Things You’ll Do
- Manage a broad book of business, with a focus on growth and expansion.
- Collaborate with internal teams—including Professional Services, Implementation, and Subject Matter Experts—to align solutions with client needs.
- Stay current on solution offerings and the competitive landscape to craft effective proposals and pricing strategies.
- Execute a systematic approach to contract negotiations and multi-account management ensuring win-win outcomes.
- Leverage your curiosity and coachability to continuously improve performance and contribute to team success.
What We’re Looking For On Your Resume
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt, with examples of overcoming skill gaps through manager collaboration.
- 3 years of successful individual sales experience with at least 1 year in a closing role.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota; candidates with Presidents Club or equivalent achievements preferred.
- Familiarity with MEDDIC sales methodology and Salesforce.com or comparable CRM platforms.
- Willingness to travel 1-3 times per quarter for client meetings.
What You Should Know About This Team
- Growth-focused culture valuing curiosity, high integrity, and team collaboration.
- Emphasis on long-term relationship development alongside new business growth.
- A tight-knit, high-performing team dedicated to breaking new ground in healthcare Experience Management.
- Culture of high ownership and performance.
Our Team’s Favorite Perks and Benefits
- Competitive salary plus uncapped commissions and accelerators rewarding outstanding performance.
- 100% merit-based promotions, driven by results and impact rather than politics or tenure.
- Flexible hybrid work environment supporting jeans and dogs in the office.
- Catered lunches, quarterly team socials, winter and summer parties, and extensive Qualtrics swag.
- Private health insurance, annual Qualtrics Experience Bonus, wellness stipend to support your personal well-being and growth.
The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life. #hybrid
Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:Family & Medical Leave Act, Equal Opportunity Employment, Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.
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For full-time positions, this pay range is for base per year; however, base pay offered within this range may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be included in an employment offer. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, a wellness reimbursement, mental health benefits, and an experience bonus. For a detailed look at our benefits, visit Qualtrics US Benefits.
Illinois Base Annual Pay Transparency Range
$82,000—$99,500 USD
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