or apply directly on Sprout Social's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Sprout Social's roles stay open a median of 20 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 55% of Sprout Social's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Sprout Social
- low 2 stale, 1 reposted of 29 open
- Hiring momentum
- 39 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 Sprout Social's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Sprout Social.
About this role
As an Account Executive for the Mid Market at Sprout Social, you will focus on generating new business and serving as a product specialist for customers. Your role involves conducting outreach to both independently prospected leads and those generated by a Business Development Representative, while collaborating with industry leaders and supporting major brands.
- benefits
- 5/5
- 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 Sprout Social as an employer.
What you need
- 2+ years of closing experience in B2B sales (SaaS experience preferred)
- Track record of overachieving against defined metrics
- Ability to work from Sprout’s Chicago office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Nice to have
- Social media and/or marketing automation experience
- Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills (phone, email and demonstrations/webinars)
- Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM platform
What you get
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
- Premium Mental Health Support: Full, free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents, including coaching, therapy sessions, and digital wellness resources.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions.
- Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy, supplemented with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days.
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
Worth weighing
- The role requires in-office work at least three days a week, which may not suit remote work preferences.
- The job involves a significant focus on generating new business, which may include high-pressure sales targets.
- The timeline for growth and ramp-up in the role is ideal but could shift based on business needs.
- SaaS experience is preferred, which may limit candidates without this background.
Summarised from Sprout Social's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Sprout Social on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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