Account Executive Team Lead
About The Position
Automat-it is an all-in AWS Premier Partner and Managed Services Provider specializing in the startup ecosystem. With over 800 customers and 500+ AWS certifications, Automat-it brings hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and FinOps to empower fast-paced startups to grow, deliver & win. Our customers save significant time-to-market and optimize their cloud performance and costs.
We work across EMEA and the US, fueling innovation and solving complex challenges daily. Join us to grow your skills, shape bold ideas, and help build the future of tech.
We seek an Account Executive Team Lead to drive Automat-it's business growth in the Israeli territory, with a strong focus on expanding Greenfield opportunities while maintaining an exceptional customer experience. In this role, you will lead and mentor the Israeli Account Executive team, taking ownership of team performance and development. You will carry a personal quota while also being accountable for achieving the teamโs overall sales targets and success.
๐ Work location - hybrid from Tel Aviv
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Account Executives in the Israeli territory, setting clear targets and driving both individual and team performance
- Run weekly cadences including team syncs, deal reviews, and forecast calls to ensure execution discipline and pipeline visibility
- Own onboarding and ramp plans for new Account Executives to accelerate productivity
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex or strategic deals
- Partner closely with the Israel Sales Director on hiring, performance management, and go-to-market strategy
- Drive new business growth through Greenfield opportunities in the region
- Maintain a high standard of customer experience across all engagements
- Carry a personal quota while ensuring overall team targets are met or exceeded
- Represent Automat-it in the market through events, stakeholder engagement, and clear value proposition articulation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Delivery, and Solutions Architects
- Leverage AI-powered sales tools to improve prospecting, outreach, and pipeline insights
Requirements
- 7+ years of B2B sales experience (vs. 4+ for a regular Account Executive role)
- Experience managing or mentoring Account Executives in a player-coach or informal leadership capacity
- Proven ability to build, own, and scale a territory as both a top-performing seller and team anchor
- Strong leadership presence with a track record of coaching and elevating team performance
- Consistent history of exceeding individual quotas while contributing to broader team success
- Experience selling IT professional services or SaaS solutions to technical audiences (R&D/DevOps)
- Experience selling AWS-based solutions
- Strong network within the Israeli startup, digital-native, and ISV ecosystem
- Ability to engage and influence C-level executives
- Excellent communication skills in English and Hebrew
- Proficiency with AI-powered sales tools (e.g., Gong, Salesforce Einstein, ChatGPT)
- Strong presentation and organizational skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- AWS certification and experience with Salesforce or HubSpot โ a plus
What Success Looks Like in Year One
- Success in your first year means operating effectively in a dual capacity.
- As a seller, you are consistently building a strong, predictable pipeline and converting it into closed deals by mid-year, reliably meeting or exceeding your individual quota while independently managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and close.
- As a leader, you are setting the foundation for team success by introducing structured cadences, elevating deal execution through active coaching, and ensuring each Account Executive is progressing toward quota attainment.
Why join Automat-it?
- Be part of a fast-growing company making a real impact
- Work with a top AWS Partner and cutting-edge technology
- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Grow your career with clear progression opportunities
- Enjoy a collaborative, supportive company culture
- Continuously develop with access to the latest learning
Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all and believes that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are based on your experience and skills, recognizing the value you bring to our team.
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