Opportunity

Senior Enterprise AE at Twilio - CPaaS Sales Career in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Twilio
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-08-28 18:23:34

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior enterprise sales role at a well-established, publicly-traded SaaS/CPaaS company (Twilio, NYSE: TWLO). The 12-year total sales experience requirement with 5+ years in analytical/technical products positions this firmly at the Senior or Principal AE level — not entry or mid-market.

Compensation benchmark: Enterprise AE roles at Twilio's level in Singapore typically carry OTE (on-target earnings) in the range of SGD 250,000–400,000+, split roughly 50/50 base and variable (quota-based commission on iACV). Twilio does not publish the salary band here, so candidates should negotiate assertively based on market data.

Skills you'll build:

  • Multi-product, platform-level enterprise selling (high demand in SaaS/CPaaS)
  • C-suite stakeholder management and executive-level consultative selling
  • AI and data platform commercial positioning — increasingly critical as AI-native sales cycles become standard
  • Cross-functional GTM orchestration across Specialist Sales, Finance, Legal, and Product

Green flags: Twilio has a genuine remote-first culture, strong brand recognition in the developer and enterprise space, and a multi-product portfolio (communications + Segment CDP + AI) that gives AEs real solution breadth to sell. The role's cross-functional depth is excellent for career growth into VP Sales or GM roles.

Watch-outs: Twilio has undergone significant restructuring and layoffs in 2023–2024. Quota attainment and territory stability should be carefully assessed during interviews. The 30% travel requirement is non-trivial for work-life balance.

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!

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 Account Executive – New Business.

About the Job

As a New Business Account Executive within our Global Sales organization, you will be responsible for prospecting, solution selling, and closing new business opportunities across the entire Twilio platform. You will be directly responsible for becoming an essential strategic partner to some of the largest and fastest-growing enterprise companies, driving profitable revenue growth by making multi-product selling the default sales motion. This role is highly cross-functional, with deep integration with Specialist Sales, Product Management, Field Marketing, Finance, and Solutions Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll:

  • Be responsible for new customer acquisition across the full Twilio portfolio, while being assigned a quota for iACV (incremental Account Contract Value).
  • Own highly analytical and consultative sales cycles to move past transactional vendor relationships and help customers unlock value seamlessly across our portfolio.
  • Multi-thread Enterprise accounts and build trusted relationships at all levels, acting as a strategic partner to the C-Suite to drive sustained double-digit growth.
  • Work with customers across assigned verticals and regions to understand their business and technical requirements, partnering with the Specialist Sales organization to bring deep technical and domain expertise to complex deals.
  • Collaborate with Product Specialists, Value Engineering, and Enterprise Strategists to incubate new solutions and accelerate adoption of the Twilio platform.
  • Work with Finance, Legal, Pricing, Product, and Operations teams to design mutually beneficial contracts that address customer requirements while balancing business needs.
  • Simultaneously execute multiple projects and deals while maintaining high performance across shifting priorities.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Specialist Sales, services, product, and GTM Strategy & Operations to develop long-range territory strategies and sales plans.
  • Act as the voice of the customer to Twilio's product and carrier relations teams.
  • Establish yourself as a subject matter expert in the unified communications and data platform industry.
  • Leverage deep technical expertise to lead complex, multi-product digital initiatives within your focused vertical industries.
  • Articulate the power of the unified GTM organization and how it benefits vertical industry clients by streamlining their strategic relationship with Twilio.
  • Generate and maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast utilizing our CRM, Salesforce.

Qualifications

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

  • Demonstrated track record of selling and closing in the cloud communications and customer data platform market, with a focus on driving multi-product adoption.
  • 12 years of full-cycle sales experience in total, with a minimum of 5 years managing or leading quantitative, highly analytical products or solutions for customers.
  • Direct selling experience with technical SaaS, CPaaS, or Data platforms while moving beyond transactional sales into strategic partnerships.
  • Experience outbound prospecting and executing a "total account relationship" strategy to drive profitable revenue growth; proven track record in consultative technical solution selling, with a focus on conducting deep discovery to translate complex customer pain points into integrated SaaS and API solutions.
  • Comfort working with both line-of-business and highly technical leaders, influencing their understanding of how integrated data and AI drive business value.
  • Analytical account development strategy based on using data to find opportunities, prove value, and make multi-product selling the default for every engagement.
  • Demonstrated track record of managing business forecasts and financial models.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with appetite to define process and build programs.
  • Record of delivering market-driven results, especially for scale and enterprise customers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
  • Experience managing high-tech South East Asia and India enterprises.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.

Desired:

  • Deep experience working in CPaaS, Data Platforms, or global communications platforms.
  • Domain expertise from a highly quantitative industry such as Retail, eCommerce, DevOps, Fintech, Insurance, advertising optimization, banking, security, or Software/SaaS/CPaaS/PaaS selling experience.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in Singapore.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, up to 30% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.

What We Offer

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

Stay Alert to Recruitment Fraud

We care about your safety. Scammers sometimes impersonate Twilio recruiters through fake job postings, emails, websites, or messages. Please ensure you are engaging with an official @twilio.com email address. We will never ask for payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or banking information during the recruiting process. We do not make job offers without a formal interview process or conduct interviews exclusively through text-based messaging apps.

Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Twilio Account Executive role fully remote or office-based?
The role is remote-first but requires you to be based in Singapore. You may be asked to attend in-person team gatherings, off-sites, or customer meetings on an ad-hoc basis, and up to 30% travel is expected.
What quota metric is this AE role measured against?
This role is assigned a quota based on iACV — incremental Account Contract Value — reflecting new business closed across the full Twilio platform.
How much sales experience is required for this position?
Twilio requires a total of 12 years of full-cycle sales experience, with at least 5 years managing or leading highly analytical, quantitative products or solutions for enterprise customers.
Which industries or verticals are relevant for this AE role?
The role focuses on high-tech South East Asia and India enterprises. Desired domain expertise includes Retail, eCommerce, Fintech, Insurance, DevOps, banking, or advertising optimization — particularly for companies buying SaaS, CPaaS, or data platform solutions.
Does Twilio offer salary and compensation details for this role?
The job posting mentions competitive pay as part of the overall benefits package but does not disclose a specific salary range. Compensation offerings vary by location, and Singapore-based candidates should inquire directly during the interview process.
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