Director, Enterprise Sales

Yext
$106,650-$229,000 USD
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
61 9th Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 07, 2025
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere - across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work! As a Director, Enterprise Sales, you are responsible for growing our client base with a focus on Fortune 50-500 clients across the United States. You are committed to winning and taking advantage of the untapped customer base that could benefit from Yext's product offering! Individuals should have a proven track record of consultative sales; the ability to negotiate complex six and seven figure contracts; a strong understanding of the digital landscape and a willingness to embrace radical, fast paced technology companies. What You'll Do Build, lead and grow your own book of business, selling to our top accounts and working with Fortune 50-500 caliber clients Drive significant growth in the market for both existing and new clients, achieving or exceeding individual quota Focus on completing transactions in an assigned territory and prospect for new opportunities Manage complete and complex sales-cycles presenting to C-level executives the value of our product Define, implement, and be responsible for an engagement plan for key prospects Develop and manage strong relationships within our Enterprise market segment, looking for opportunities to add value for the customer and develop additional revenue Territory/Vertical identification and research, to formalize a go to market strategy and create qualified target accounts Forecast sales activity and revenue achievement, while creating satisfied and referenceable customers What You Have BA/BS degree or similar college level education; in lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience 8-15 years digital experience or technology sales and account management experience Ability to reach and develop relationships with C-level executives in key verticals Understanding of digital ecosystem landscape and relationships Track record of success in carrying a quota, closing Fortune 50-500 deals Successful history of net direct new business sales, with the ability to prove consistent delivery against targets A track record of success in selling business applications and complex solutions Balance a strategic view to an account with a fast-paced transactional approach Track record of over-achieving quota (top 10-20% of company) in past positions Experience managing and closing complex sales-cycles- demonstrated ownership of all aspects of territory management Experience in bringing innovative/market defining products to market Must work well in a team selling environment Ability to travel Bonus Points Experience in a marketing performance environment with a solid understanding of SEO and SEM SaaS, Local, Display and/or Search market experience #LI-KW1 Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee's job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave. Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets. Annual Base Pay Range $106,650 — $229,000 USD Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers. 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