Account Executive - Utilities

HELP US TACKLE THE GROWING WILDFIRE CRISIS WITH THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN AI AND IOT

WHO WE ARE

The challenge: Every minute matters in wildfire response. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, drier fuels, and more extreme weather—new ignitions can spread rapidly, putting communities, critical infrastructure, and ecosystems at risk. Today, many wildfires are first reported by members of the public, meaning it can take valuable time to detect a fire, confirm its location and size, and mobilize responders. Fire agencies need faster, more reliable ways to detect, verify, and pinpoint new ignitions so they can respond quickly and prevent small fires from becoming catastrophic events.

About Pano AI: Pano AI is the leader in AI-powered wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals detect, respond to, and contain wildfires faster and more safely. Our platform combines advanced hardware, software, artificial intelligence, satellite imagery, and other data sources to provide real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence. Using a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras positioned across high vantage points, Pano AI delivers a real-time view of wildfire activity, enabling faster, more informed decision-making when every second counts.

We are a team of more than 175 people working in a hybrid-remote environment across North America and Australia, with headquarters in San Francisco. Our customers include government agencies, utilities, insurers, and private landowners who rely on Pano AI to help protect people, property, and natural landscapes. Pano AI currently serves customers across the United States, Australia, and Canada, monitoring more than 50 million acres worldwide.

Our work has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative AI Companies in 2023 https://www.fastcompany.com/90846670/most-innovative-companies-artificial-intelligence-2023 and one of the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2026 https://www.fastcompany.com/91502951/pano-ai-most-innovative-companies-2026, ranking #1 in Sustainability. We have also been named to TIME's https://www.linkedin.com/company/time/ list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 https://time.com/collections/time100-companies-2025/7289577/pano-ai/ and recognized by MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/10/01/1104375/2024-climate-tech-companies-pano-ai-fire-detecting-ai/as one of the top climate technology companies to watch.

Backed by $89 million in funding https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2023/07/10/pano-series-a-extension/amp/ from leading investors including Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures, we're building technology that helps communities around the world become more resilient to wildfire. Learn more at www.pano.ai http://www.pano.ai.

THE ROLE

Pano AI is accelerating the adoption of advanced wildfire detection and situational awareness technology across the United States. As we expand into new markets, we’re seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to lead and grow the Utilities and Energy vertical in the United States. This is a strategic, market-making role focused on building a new regional footprint for a proven platform. You’ll translate complex climate resilience technology into measurable operational value for utilities, energy providers, and public-sector partners - earning credibility through insight, persistence, and performance.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed enterprise seller who thrives in open territories, builds relationships with executives across Operations and Risk, and consistently advances multi-stakeholder deals through long sales cycles. Success in this role establishes the foundation for national-level impact as Pano continues to scale.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own and grow the Utilities and Energy vertical across the United States (Territory TBA)

• Build a sustainable, predictable sales motion that drives qualified pipeline and closed enterprise contracts

• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder deals (12–18 months typical) with rigor, persistence, and transparency

• Translate Pano’s AI-powered wildfire detection platform into clear operational and financial ROI for utilities and energy leaders

• Develop and execute a territory plan, including target accounts, outreach cadence, and regional engagement strategy

• Prospect and build demand independently—educating the market and shaping awareness in a newer region

• Collaborate closely with RevOps, Solutions Consulting, and Marketing to align GTM execution and ensure visibility

• Maintain disciplined CRM hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and communication cadence with leadership

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Experienced enterprise seller with 6–10 years in SaaS, data, or technology-driven solutions, with proven success selling to utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors.

• Skilled in navigating complex enterprise sales involving multiple decision layers and extended timelines.

• Demonstrated history of self-generated pipeline creation and disciplined forecasting.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills across executive audiences.

• Adept at building trust, educating prospects, and connecting mission-driven storytelling to ROI.

• Operate with structure, accountability, and data-driven habits—no black boxes.

• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-moving, cross-functional startup environment.

• Persistent and optimistic—able to open markets, not just close inbound demand

Final compensation for regular full-time employees is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related qualifications, education, experience, skills, knowledge, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, regular full-time roles are eligible for equity. Benefits are tailored to local market standards and statutory requirements in the employee's country of employment, and may include health coverage, retirement or pension contributions, and paid time off. Specific benefit details will be shared during the interview process.