Senior Account Executive - Inside Sales
- Location
- Chennai, , India
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of
“solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their
customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or
break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth.
Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.
There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.
At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional
customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet
easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates
friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over
72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony
Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX)
software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks
employees make this possible, all around the world.
Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-centric Account Executive to join our growing
inbound sales team. This is a critical role responsible for capitalizing on a steady stream of
marketing-qualified leads and converting interest into revenue. The ideal candidate will have a
proven track record in a high-velocity inbound SaaS sales environment, a deep understanding of the
sales lifecycle, and the ability to effectively articulate our value proposition to prospects in the given
region. You will be instrumental in driving revenue growth by mastering the art of converting inbound
interest into loyal customers.
This is a full-cycle outbound sales role - ideal for SaaS professionals who thrive on building
pipeline, managing end-to-end deal cycles, and owning a book of business from the ground up.
You will be responsible for driving new business opportunities across select regions, expanding
Freshworks’ footprint in high-growth regions.
You’ll be responsible for prospecting, developing, and closing new business opportunities
end-to-end — with the autonomy to own your territory and the support of a BDR and partner
network to help you win.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline Generation & Territory Ownership
● Own and grow an assigned territory; develop and execute a strategic plan to achieve
and exceed quota.
● Drive 100% outbound-led growth through cold calling, personalized outreach, partner
collaboration, and events.
● Leverage account intelligence tools (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, etc.) to identify
and engage key decision-makers.
● Run the entire sales cycle - from discovery and solution demos (alongside solution
engineers) to proposal, negotiation, and close.
● Collaborate closely with Presales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to deliver
seamless customer experiences.
● Partner with a dedicated BDR to plan, prospect, and grow your patch strategically.
● Work closely with channel partners, distributors, and resellers to co-create pipeline
and expand reach
● Maintain accurate CRM hygiene in Salesforce - tracking outreach, pipeline progression,
and deal insights.
● Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales and pipeline targets.
Qualifications ● 3-8 years of SaaS sales experience
● Proven success in outbound-led, full-cycle sales environments.
● Strong command of cold calling, discovery, and consultative selling techniques.
Must be familiar with BANT and MEDDPICC frameworks.
● Familiarity with sales tools such as Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Lusha, and CRM
systems (preferably Salesforce).
● Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage C-level
stakeholders.
● Self-starter with strong time management, resilience, and ownership mindset.
● Comfortable working in-office and aligned to the assigned regional hours.
What’s in it for You
● Run your territory end-to-end — complete ownership to plan, execute, and grow your
book of business.
● Sell products customers love — Freshworks solutions offer fast time-to-value, high
adoption, and proven ROI.
● Collaborative ecosystem — a dedicated BDR and partner network to accelerate
pipeline growth.
● Performance-driven rewards — competitive compensation and uncapped
commissions.
● Transparent, empowering culture — where consistency, curiosity, and accountability
are celebrated.
● Leadership visibility and career growth — your performance is recognized and your
voice matters.
Additional Information At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
From Freshworks's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 30 Oct 2026.
How to apply
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- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Freshworks will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
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