Strategic Finance Lead in Australia

About the team OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. OpenAI for Government (OAI4G) helps public-sector institutions understand, adopt, and deploy highly capable AI products in support of their missions. The team brings together Sales, Solutions, Partnerships, Technical Success, Legal, Security, Policy, Global Affairs, and other cross-functional partners to help governments use AI responsibly and effectively. As part of OAI4G’s International Public Sector team, you will help public institutions in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and APAC translate frontier AI into secure, compliant, mission-aligned outcomes. We work across varied procurement, regulatory, security, sovereignty, and commercial environments, while maintaining a consistent commitment to safety, reliability, and public benefit. About the role We are seeking a senior Account Director (AD) to lead OpenAI’s public-sector work across ANZ, with a wider remit to develop selected priority opportunities across APAC. ANZ will be the centre of gravity for the role: you will build trusted relationships with government leaders, develop and execute account strategies, create and close complex opportunities, and help customers move from initial interest to successful adoption. This is a full-cycle, highly cross-functional sales role that combines technical understanding, strategic vision, partnership management, and value-driven execution. You will work with senior government, operational, technical, procurement, policy, and security stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases and translate them into credible commercial and deployment pathways across the OpenAI Platform API and Codex and ChatGPT Enterprise. You will also be an accountable customer leader after signature, working alongside specialist delivery and technical teams to keep customer outcomes, milestones, adoption, risks, and executive alignment on track. The role requires excellent judgement, exec

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role This position is based in Australia (remote) either in Sydney or Melbourne GitLab is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing Go To Market team. As a BDR at GitLab, you will lead the initial outreach to targeted Enterprise and Mid-Market accounts in Australia, working in conjunction with our Field and Digital Marketing teams. In this role you will leverage creative marketing and sales tactics to prospect and engage with multiple buyer personas and roles to introduce GitLab's value proposition. You will be responsible for generating qualified m

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies, from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups, use Stripe to accept payments, grow revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the gross domestic product of the internet. About the team The Platform Sales team works with business-to-business software platforms to help them facilitate payments for their customers using Stripe Connect. Software platforms are businesses that build payments and financial services into their products. Platforms that use Stripe include Shopify, Xero, me&u, and Ignition. What you’ll do As an Account Executive on the Platforms team, focused on existing business, you will use sales and product expertise to drive growth with existing Stripe users. You will help customers understand how Stripe’s online commerce infrastructure can make payments a competitive advantage for their businesses. These customers include innovative, fast-growing software platforms. Responsibilities Manage and grow a named account list. Develop account plans to win and expand business with upper middle market and enterprise companies. Build and maintain relationships with C-level executives, and coordinate the right executive touchpoints. Contribute to Stripe’s platform partnership strategy, repeatable processes, and scaled engagement models. Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities. Own the full sales cycle, from lead generation through close, for upper middle market and enterprise companies. Develop relationships with executive stakeholders at new and existing clients. Partner with leaders across Engineering, Product, and Finance to lead complex product workshops and financial analyses. Lead and contribute to team projects that develop and refine the sales process. Partner with Product and Engineering teams to inform product strategy. Who you are You are a skilled salesperson an

Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. . Hiring and how we work We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as our next New Business Account Executive. About the job This position is needed to lead relationships with our largest current Communications platform customers who consume our messaging, voice and email services. You will be directly responsible for protecting and growing. Twilio’s communications business across your assigned customers. As a New Business Account Executive, you will drive highly analytical and consultative sales cycles with customers that are running large scale, global, competitively sourced, compliance-heavy, use case-specific businesses. This role is highly cross functional, and your success will depend on building deep partnerships across product management, finance, support, and operations. Responsibilities In this role, you’ll: Manage and expand some of our most important customer accounts, including high growth technology, logistics, and fintech companies. Develop, drive, and execute account strategy

As a Customer Success Associate, you will focus on the long term strategic relationship with our customers, drive adoption, and identify growth opportunities across a high volume of Datadog customers to ensure successful product use and retention. You’ll be an advocate for the customer internally and focus on providing a positive experience for a high volume of accounts. Associates follow a well-defined methodology to identify the customer’s unique needs and clearly convey the value of the Datadog product. As we scale our Customer Success team, furthering personal development and team success is a top priority. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them What You’ll Do: Identify target opportunities, manage the full sales cycle and proactively build strategic relationships with customers and focus on retention. Manage requests from your book of business such as but not limited to technical support escalations, billing questions, documentation/enablement requests to ensure a positive customer experience Pivot account management strategy based on different customer requirements and needs seamlessly and efficiently Act as an advisor to customers to ensure they’re leveraging the solution effectively Monitor and identify usage trends to uncover renewal risks and support greater adoption rates Collaborate cross-functionally with internal Datadog teams (support, product, finance, and legal) Who You Are: Customer-minded, always trying to provide the most value possible Driven and motivated by a career in sales with a strong desire to grow a career in Customer Success. A strong communicator (written and verbal) with excellent attention to detail Experienced in independently negotiating contract terms and overcoming pricing objections for up-sell/cross sell activit

At ClickUp, we're building the future of work: the first truly converged AI workspace unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search, all supercharged by context-driven AI. We are an AI-native company. Every team member is expected to leverage AI daily, and we evaluate AI fluency as part of our hiring process. Join us and help redefine what's possible. 🚀 About the Role ClickUp is hiring a Strategic Solutions Engineer to accelerate partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue across the APAC region. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise pre-sales, partner enablement, and solution architecture. You will serve as the technical force multiplier that enables upmarket partners (Solution Partners, GSIs, and enterprise resellers) to independently acquire, implement, and expand ClickUp within their customer base, driving ARR growth and net retention. Your primary mandate is to increase the volume and quality of revenue that flows through partners, working alongside Partner Managers and Account Executives. You are a builder-scaler: standing up enablement programs from a proven playbook, iterating on them, and scaling them to drive repeatable partner-led revenue. Key Responsibilities Partner Enablement & Technical Development: Design and deliver structured enablement programs (workflow mapping, narrative decks, AI Agents, AI workflows, business process mapping, competitive positioning), coach partners on discovery, demos, solution design, and pricing, and drive partner certification and self-sufficiency across APAC. Co-Selling & Revenue: Serve as technical lead on partner-sourced deals from discovery through POC to post-sales handoff, coach partners to run standard deals independently, and tie all activities to measurable revenue outcomes (partner-sourced and partner-influenced iARR, win rate, deal velocity). Direct Customer Engagement: Support Account Executives on strategic direct opportunities, leading discovery, solution design, demos, an

Our Enterprise Sales team works with a best-of-breed product that solves real problems for our customers. Sellers follow a well-defined methodology that helps them identify the customer's unique needs and clearly convey the value of the Datadog product. Whether you're looking to learn from the best or be the best, the Datadog sales team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success. We are searching for an experienced Sales Executive that has a real passion for technology and can deliver on bold revenue targets. As we continue to enter into bigger markets, and formalize our support for the Higher Education segment, this division within Datadog will blaze the path for organizational growth. This is a lucrative opportunity to break into Higher Education accounts within a national territory, as well work with accounts who are in a hybrid state and transitioning to the cloud. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Prospect into Higher Education organizations while running an efficient sales process Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory including existing relationships and aspirational contacts Develop a deep comprehension of customer's business Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with Higher Education organizations by selling value and ROI Handle existing customer expectations while expanding reach and depth into assigned territory Demonstrate resourcefulness when faced with challenges that defy easy solution Have intuitive sense of necessary steps to close business and gain customer validation Identify robust set of value drivers behind all opportunities Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency Who You Are: Someone with 5+ years closing experience (mix of field sellin

Our Enterprise Sales team works with a best-of-breed product that solves real problems for our customers. Sellers follow a well-defined methodology that helps them identify the customer's unique needs and clearly convey the value of the Datadog product. Whether you're looking to learn from the best or be the best, the Datadog sales team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success. We are searching for an experienced Sales Executive that has a real passion for technology and can deliver on bold revenue targets. As we continue to enter into bigger markets, and formalize our support for the Public Sector enterprise segment, this division within Datadog will blaze the path for organizational growth. This is a lucrative opportunity to break into new Federal Government accounts within a rich territory, as well work with accounts who are in a hybrid state and transitioning to the cloud. What You’ll Do: Prospect into Federal Government organizations while running an efficient sales process Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory including existing relationships and aspirational contacts Develop a deep comprehension of customer's business Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with FED enterprises by selling value and ROI Handle existing customer expectations while expanding reach and depth into assigned territory Demonstrate resourcefulness when faced with challenges that defy easy solution Have intuitive sense of necessary steps to close business and gain customer validation Identify robust set of value drivers behind all opportunities Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency Who You Are: Someone with 5+ years closing experience (mix of field selling within mid-market or enterprise) Driven and have met/exceeded direct sales goals of 800k+ and operated with an average deal size of $50k+ Able to demonstrate methodology to prospect and build pipeline on your own Experienced in working for an innova

Our Enterprise Sales team works with a best-of-breed product that solves real problems for our customers. Sellers follow a well-defined methodology that helps them identify the customer's unique needs and clearly convey the value of the Datadog product. Whether you're looking to learn from the best or be the best, the Datadog sales team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success. We are searching for an experienced Sales Executive that has a real passion for technology and can deliver on bold revenue targets. As we continue to enter into bigger markets, and formalize our support for the Public Sector enterprise segment, this division within Datadog will blaze the path for organizational growth. This is a lucrative opportunity to break into new State, Local, and Education accounts within a rich territory, as well work with accounts who are in a hybrid state and transitioning to the cloud. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Prospect into State, Local, and Education organizations while running an efficient sales process Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory including existing relationships and aspirational contacts Develop a deep comprehension of customer's business Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with SLED enterprises by selling value and ROI Handle existing customer expectations while expanding reach and depth into assigned territory Demonstrate resourcefulness when faced with challenges that defy easy solution Have intuitive sense of necessary steps to close business and gain customer validation Identify robust set of value drivers behind all opportunities Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency Who You Are: Someone with 5+ years closing experience (mix

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. The Okta Vision Okta’s vision is to enable anyone to safely use any technology by providing a secure, highly available, enterprise-grade identity platform. Our technology secures billions of workforce logins each year. At Okta, we empower our Account Executives from day one with a world-class onboarding experience, ongoing development, and a culture of support and collaboration. The Opportunity: Strategic Account Executive We are looking for a high-performing, self-motivated Account Executive with a passion for cybersecurity and helping organisations protect against evolving identity threats. As AI adoption accelerates, identity is becoming even more critical. Organisations now need to secure not only employees and customers, but also non-human identities such as service accounts, automation tools, API keys, and AI agents. Okta helps customers bring these identities into a unified Identity Security Fabric, enabling greater visibility, governance, and secure access across the full identity lifecycle. At Okta, you’ll join a company helping define the future of identity security in an AI-driven world, supported by strong onboarding, ongoing development, and a culture of collaboration from day one. As an Strategic Account Executive at Okta, you will work closely with C-suite decision-makers to demonstrate how our platform drives secure, seamless access across their workforce. Your focus will be on both new business acquisition and expansion within our existing

Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. . Hiring and how we work We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio’s next Senior Strategic Account Executive. About the job This position is needed to own and drive revenue growth for existing customers in the Social Impact space throughout the APJ region. With an emphasis on Public Sector customers, the Sr. Strategic Account Executive is responsible for revenue retention and cross-selling existing customers. Beyond day-to-day responsibilities of a Strategic Account Executive, this role will help to increase market awareness so that more Social Impact companies are able to deliver life-changing services powered by Twilio’s technology. Responsibilities In this role, you’ll: Develop and implement a comprehensive territory plan to manage and expand our most important customer accounts including Public Sector, Healthcare, Non-profits, and Higher Education. Operate independently with the ability to identify high upside bets that can be executed with limited local resources. Deliver incr

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For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is seeking an experienced enterprise account executive to join our enterprise team, driving revenue from Asia’s largest organisations. The ideal candidate will have a history of driving complex enterprise sales cycles, multi threading and senior stakeholder engagement. This is Smartsheet’s most senior frontline sales role in the Asia region and a history of performing with large enterprise accounts is a must. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract, based in Sydney and reports to the Director for Asia Sales. This role has a team go to market approach and has a designated enterprise sales rep driving account activity plus designated solution engineer and customer success manager assisting with account engagement and solution designs. You Will: Strategically engage senior customer stakeholders with a current Smartsheet footprint and drive additional revenue through new solution upsells. Land and expand with new Logos for Smartsheet by selling our full suite of products and services Grow account footprint and revenue to an ultimate goal of a full enterprise wide contract agreement. Pipeline generation and end-to-end sales cycle management with companies above 5000 employee size using the MEDDICC sales framework. Utilise multithreading and consistent lead outreach, as appropriate, within both new logos and existing customers to drive business growth Conduct consultative and cross-functional discovery calls and act as a Consultant to the Customer to identify their needs and align customer

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! We are looking for a Strategic Account Executive who will play a critical role driving sales and maximizing expansion opportunities with a defined list of top-tier Enterprise customers. You will be responsible for targeting, building and nurturing positive relationships with key C-level decision-makers, understanding complex business needs, and delivering innovative solutions across our product suite. This is an opportunity to accelerate your career, learn from leading sellers in the industry and build an incredible network of cross functional partners throughout Figma. This role will be based out of either Sydney or Melbourne, Australia. What you'll do at Figma: Manage a defined list of named strategic accounts to consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets Apply effective discovery and value-selling techniques to build and strengthen C-level relationships for every account in your book Align with executives on business challenges and gain sponsorship for enterprise wide deployments for a suite of products, identifying where Figma’s roadmap and innovations fit in the long term Conduct thorough analysis to create strategic account plans that outline company priorities and initiatives, multi-threading at at senior level to build on expansion opportunities Co-create with cross-functional partners to expertly position Figma, drive deals forward and ensure customer success Leverage opportunities to advance executive level relationships through in-person meetings and networking opp

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Okta’s Public Sector Team is Growing Digital identity is driving transformation across government, and at Okta, our technology and people are at the heart of many of these success stories. On the Workforce Identity side, Okta enables seamless, secure access to the tools government employees rely on daily to carry out critical work. On the Customer Identity side, we empower teams to create engaging, secure user experiences—whether for citizen-facing applications, mobile driver’s licenses, or national digital identity initiatives. With flagship customers across the Australian Federal Government, Okta has established a strong foundation in this market. Our commitment to government customers is further reinforced by our local data centre and IRAP certification, ensuring we meet stringent security and compliance requirements. We are now looking for a dynamic sales leader to build upon this success and drive further growth across Federal accounts. At Okta, we provide our Account Executives with an environment where they can contribute from day one, supported by a world-class onboarding program and continuous opportunities for learning and development. Your work will make a tangible impact—shaping the future of digital identity and driving positive social outcomes. As Our Leader in Public Sector for Federal, You Will Define and execute a long-term vision, strategy, and targets to drive growth across Australian Federal Government accounts. Lead and align a high-per