Are you someone whoโฆ
- Has built meaningful relationships with leaders in private-sector and purpose-driven organizations?
- Does the research, listens closely, and asks insightful questions?
- Follows through and keeps things moving without being asked?
- Has sold consulting or professional services where the problem isnโt fully defined?
- Can build a pipeline from scratchโnot just work inbound leads?
- Is excited about connecting client-side changemakers with the right human-centered design support?
- Wants to build something meaningfulโnot just step into an existing system?
If that sounds like you, you may be a fit for the Account Executive role weโre building at Anthro-Tech.
About Anthro-Tech
Anthro-Tech is a human-centered design and research consultancy with over 25 years of experience helping organizations navigate complexity, reduce risk, and improve how people experience products and services. Weโve built our reputation in high-stakes environmentsโwhere accessibility, clarity, and trust matter, and decisions have real consequences. We partner with product, UX, and CX leaders to bring clarity to complex decisionsโgrounded in real user insight, not assumptions. We aspire to be a recognized small giant in human-centered design, partnering with public and private sector leaders across the United States to build better products and services that improve peopleโs lives.
Weโre driven by our purpose - to build a great business that makes things better for people.
Our values:
- Help others succeed
- Set the bar high
- Be optimistic AND face the brutal facts
- Continually learn and grow expertise
- Passionate about making an impact
Mission for This RoleDiversify Anthro-Techโs client mix by signing large, profitable contracts with private-sector clients.
Why This Role ExistsThis role exists to help us expand into new sectors where human-centered design can make a real impact. The Account Executive builds relationships in the private-sector and connects our team with leaders who need help changing something.
What Youโll DoRelationship & Market Engagement
- Build relationships with product, UX, and CX leaders navigating complex decisions
- Initiate thoughtful outreach grounded in research, curiosity, and credibility
- Stay close to the marketโlistening for where teams are stuck or stretched
- Identify where Anthro-Tech can make a meaningful impact
Consultative Discovery & Problem Definition
- Lead conversations that help clients clarify what theyโre trying to changeโand why it matters
- Ask strong questions and listen closely to understand context and goals
- Help teams move from vague challenges to clearer direction
- Show up as a thinking partnerโnot just someone selling services
Pipeline Ownership & Follow-Through
- Build and manage a private-sector pipeline from the ground up
- Stay on itโfollow up quickly, keep things moving, donโt let opportunities stall
- Make prospects feel like their work matters and is getting real attention
- Keep momentum with clear next steps and consistent communication
What the First 90 Days Might Look LikeYouโll:
- Get grounded in how we work and where we win
- Learn the Ideal Client Profiles (ICPs) and build a focused target list
- Attend relevant events from associations or industry conferences
- Start outreach and begin real conversations
- Bring early opportunities into discovery
- Establish a consistent rhythm of activity and follow-through
By 90 days, weโre looking for:
- Conversations happening
- Early pipeline taking shape
- Clear momentum
Weโre not expecting immediate revenue. We are expecting you to be in motion.
What Makes Someone Successful Here- Experience selling consulting or professional services
- Comfortable building pipeline through outbound outreach
- Strong listener who asks good questions
- Able to operate without a lot of structure
- Impeccable follow through and energy to keeps things moving
Nice to have:
- Experience selling UX, research, or design services
- Experience working with product, UX, or CX leaders
Compensation- Base salary: $75,000โ$100,000
- On-target earnings: $150,000 -200,000
- Commission tied to new client revenue
- Ramp period (6โ9 months) as you build pipeline
Benefits
Anthro-Tech offers competitive compensation and a full list of benefits, including health, vision, dental, and long-term disability insurances, 401(K) with profit sharing, training budget, and wellness benefits. Youโll work in a small company environment with a talented and dedicated group of individuals that share a passion for human-centered design for social impact.
If This Resonates
Tell us why in your cover letter.
Weโd like to hear:
- Why this role interests you
- Your experience selling consulting or similar services
- How youโd approach your first 90 days