Algolia

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Paris, Île-de-France, France

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI Search SolutionsIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Flexible (Remote or Hybrid)
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not specified

As an Account Executive at Algolia, you will be responsible for building strong relationships with customers and driving revenue growth. You will research prospective customers, understand their needs, and adapt sales strategies to effectively present Algolia's solutions. This role requires a resilient problem-solver who can take ownership and execute without rigid processes. Algolia values transparency, continuous improvement, and a high-trust environment with autonomy for team members.

Requirements

  • Comfortable researching prospective customers
  • Ability to adapt sales strategies to meet customer needs
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Ownership and execution capabilities
  • Resilience and problem-solving skills
  • Humility and a commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain strong relationships with customers.
  • Identify and qualify new sales opportunities.
  • Understand customer needs and present Algolia’s solutions effectively.
  • Close deals and contribute to revenue growth.
  • Take ownership and execute without defined processes.
  • Practice transparency and seek continuous improvement.

Company Information

About Algolia:

Algolia prides itself on being a pioneer and market leader in AI Search solutions. They empower over 17,000 businesses to deliver customer experiences at internet scale with blazing-fast search and web browse experiences. Algolia powers more than 30 billion search requests per week – four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo combined.

In 2021, Algolia secured $150 million in Series D funding and quadrupled its post-money valuation to $2.25 billion. Algolia is driving the next generation of software development by creating APIs that simplify developers’ lives and offer superior solutions compared to building from scratch or using monolithic SaaS solutions.

Flexible Workplace Strategy:

Algolia’s flexible workplace model prioritizes an individual’s impact, contribution, and output over their physical location. Many team members have autonomy to choose where they work and when. Algolia has physical offices in Paris, NYC, London, Sydney, and Bucharest, and offers remote work options for eligible positions. Remote positions are typically available within the specified country. Positions listed within a specific city may be available with hybrid-remote or in-office schedules.

Application Instructions

If you’re interested in joining Algolia’s Sales Team but don’t see an opportunity that you’d like to apply to, please send us your resume. We’ll keep your information on file and will reach out if we find a match!

Skills

Customer Research
Relationship Building
Sales Strategy
Ownership & Execution
Resilience
Problem-Solving
Continuous Improvement

Algolia

Provides hosted search and discovery solutions

About Algolia

Algolia offers search and discovery solutions through a hosted search API, enabling businesses to create fast and relevant search experiences. Its services are particularly useful for e-commerce platforms and media companies, providing extensive support to help clients integrate advanced search capabilities. Algolia operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to access its APIs without managing infrastructure, which ensures scalability and reliability. The company aims to enhance user experience by enabling tailored and efficient search functionalities for businesses of all sizes.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$324.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options

Risks

AWS's own search solutions could challenge Algolia's market position.
Pricing pressures from the PAYGO model may reduce profit margins.
Dependency on commercetools could impact Algolia if service disruptions occur.

Differentiation

Algolia offers a unique end-to-end AI Search and Discovery platform.
The company provides flexible, usage-based pricing through AWS Marketplace.
Algolia's integration with commercetools enhances its composable commerce capabilities.

Upsides

Algolia's AI Personalization tool meets growing demand for personalized e-commerce experiences.
The Pay-As-You-Go model expands Algolia's reach in the AWS ecosystem.
Recognition as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant boosts Algolia's market credibility.

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