Founding Account Executive

Recruiting From Scratch
  • San Francisco, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Founding Account Executive

    • Title of Role: Founding Account Executive
    • Location: San Francisco, hybrid
    • Company Stage of Funding: Seed — Software Development
    • Office Type: Hybrid
    • Salary: $170K–$170K

    Company Description

    We're representing a dynamic startup in the software development industry that is poised for rapid growth. This company is on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses leverage AI technology to drive efficiency and enhance customer experiences. With a strong foundation built by the founder, they are looking for an ambitious individual to join their team and help shape their go-to-market strategy.

    What You Will Do

    • Take over founder-led sales and close high-impact enterprise deals with an annual contract value (ACV) of $80k-$120k+.
    • Prospect for new business opportunities while also engaging with leads generated by the SDR team.
    • Collaborate with the team to build out the sales playbook and establish a robust go-to-market motion from the ground up.
    • Effectively translate complex AI product features into clear, compelling business value for non-technical stakeholders such as VPs of Call Centers.
    • Drive sales initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment, demonstrating a high-ownership mindset.
    • Potentially grow into a sales leadership role as the company expands and scales its operations.

    Ideal Candidate Background

    • 2-6 years of experience in a closing sales role, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
    • Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and closing enterprise-level deals.
    • Strong understanding of AI technologies and their application in business settings.
    • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.
    • High level of motivation and comfort in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

    Preferred

    • Experience in building sales processes or playbooks from scratch.
    • Familiarity with sales tools and CRM systems to manage pipeline and customer relationships.
    • Background in technology sales, particularly in software or AI-driven products.

    Compensation and Benefits

    The base salary for this role is $170K, with additional opportunities for performance-based incentives. Join a forward-thinking team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of AI in business.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Call Centersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • High Tech Industryunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Market Entry Strategyunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Pipelineunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Sales Toolsunmatched
    • Seed Fundingunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Technology Salesunmatched

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