or apply directly on Descript's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Descript's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Descript's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Descript
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 11 open
- Hiring momentum
- 15 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Descript's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Descript.
About this role
As an Account Executive at Descript, you will be responsible for the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals and expanding existing accounts. You will develop outbound strategies, conduct product demos, and build relationships with enterprise customers while collaborating with internal teams to enhance the customer journey. This role is pivotal in shaping the sales strategy and driving revenue growth for Descript's video and AI solutions.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Descript as an employer.
What you need
- Proven success in a quota-carrying B2B SaaS or AI sales role
- Experience managing complex sales cycles and closing high-value deals
- Hands-on experience with cold outbound
- Ability to translate technical products into clear business outcomes
- Creative, persistent, and curious approach to building pipeline and outreach
- A strong growth mindset
What you get
- Generous healthcare package
- 401k matching program
- Catered lunches
- Flexible vacation time
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $100,000-$125,000 with a 50/50 base/variable compensation structure
- Role involves travel to industry conferences and customer meetings
- Position is remote-friendly but also offers hybrid options
- Company is still early-stage, meaning significant influence on direction but also potential for ambiguity
Summarised from Descript's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Descript on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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