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Associate Enterprise Account Executive

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in technology or SaaS sales
  • Ability to build genuine rapport with accounting practices
  • Clear communication and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with practice workflows or accounting platforms

Responsibilities

  • Establish and expand commercial relationships with Enterprise Accounting and Bookkeeping Partners
  • Utilize Salesforce CRM for outbound prospecting and pipeline management
  • Consult with regional partner offices on client portfolios and facilitate transitions to Xero
  • Promote partner participation at industry forums and events

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication

About the company

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Xero

  • Fintech & Payments
  • 1,001–5,000
Xero is a global small business platform with 3.5 million subscribers which includes a core accounting solution, payroll, workforce management, expenses and projects. Xero also has an extensive ecosystem of connected apps and connections to banks and other financial institutions helping small businesses access a range of solutions from within Xero’s open platform to help them run their business and manage their finances. For four consecutive years (2020-2023) Xero was included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. In 2021 and 2022, Xero was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), powered by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Xero is a FIFA Women’s Football partner. Get support http://central.xero.com

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Job description

The role / impact

This role centres on establishing and expanding commercial relationships with the regional offices of defined Enterprise Accounting and Bookkeeping Partners. Working alongside national Enterprise Account owners, you will execute strategies that encourage partner practices to adopt Xero, unlocking total addressable market potential and contributing to sustained subscription and revenue growth.

By guiding accounting practices through consultative conversations, you help firms modernise their workflows and harness cloud technology. In doing so, you contribute to Xero's overarching purpose of making running a business beautiful, enabling small business clients across the country to operate more efficiently.

The team / how they connect

You will join our Enterprise Sales team, who oversee relationships with our largest accounting and bookkeeping partner organisations nationally The team collaborates with national account owners, partner consulting specialists, and local practice stakeholders to deliver seamless customer journeys By sharing market insights and sales resources across departments, the team ensures our partners gain long-term value from Xero.

The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on

  • Utilising Salesforce CRM and modern sales tools to coordinate outbound prospecting, maintain accurate pipeline records, and monitor engagement metrics.

  • Consulting with regional partner offices to identify addressable client portfolios and facilitate their transition to Xero.

  • Partnering with national Enterprise Account owners to design and lead tailored practice presentations, educational sessions, and workshops.

  • Promoting partner participation at upcoming industry forums, webinars, and regional Xero events.

Where and how you can work

We are looking for someone to be based in Texas in ideally Austin, Houston, or Dallas.

Xero offers a flexible working environment that balances remote work with intentional time in our collaborative office spaces. We gather for dedicated 'boost days' focused on team alignment, learning, and shared strategy. Because this role centres on building meaningful regional relationships, regular travel to partner offices, regional meetings, and industry events is an integral part of the position.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

  • You bring experience in technology or SaaS sales, with an aptitude for consultative selling, prospecting, and pipeline management.

  • You have a proven ability to build genuine rapport and establish strong commercial relationships with professional services or accounting practices.

  • Your background demonstrates clear communication and presentation skills, whether facilitating partner workshops or presenting virtually.

  • You possess familiarity with practice workflows, accounting platforms, or the wider payroll and payments landscape.

  • You thrive on achieving sales targets and maintaining excellent CRM hygiene while managing your schedule with initiative.

At Xero, we value the impact and skills you bring to the team. We don’t just hire for a role; we invest in people. We believe in a Total Package philosophy - which means your value isn't just a single number on a paycheck. While base salary is a core component, we look at your compensation through a holistic lens that includes equity, performance incentives, and world-class benefits.

The expected base salary range for this role in: $70,000 - $80000 USD plus commission

Individual pay is determined by various factors, including geography, level of experience, and the specific skills you bring to the role.

In addition to base pay, Xero’s roles are eligible for the following forms of variable compensation:

  • Variable Pay: Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs. You may also be eligible for performance-based cash or equity (RSUs) incentives depending on your role level, and company performance.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and 21 days PTO, 10 days of Wellbeing leave, 5 days of Xtra Leave, 1 volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave. Further information included on our Xero Perks page.

Xero uses AI to help screen applications based on job-related qualifications. These tools assist our recruiters but do not make automated hiring decisions. A human recruiter reviews all candidates before any hiring action is taken.

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.

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