Account Executive US
About the role
Akur8 is a fast‑growing InsurTech scale‑up on a mission to modernize how insurers assess, price, and manage risk. Our next‑generation SaaS platform combines transparent machine learning, predictive analytics, and smart product design to turn complex insurance workflows into scalable, data‑driven systems. Powered by expert engineering, data, product, and actuarial teams, Akur8 enables insurers to model risk up to 10× faster while maintaining transparency, explainability, and regulatory trust. As our product suite expands, we are building an end‑to‑end platform supporting pricing, reserving, and forward‑looking risk decisions — helping insurers operate efficiently in a complex environment. Recognized globally, Akur8 has been featured in CB Insights’ Insurtech 50 (2025), CNBC’s InsurTech Top 150 (2025), InsurTech100 Global Insurtech Top 100 (2025), and the Professional Equality Index 97/100 (2025). With 40+ nationalities across 8 global offices, we serve 320+ clients across 4 continents while maintaining a strong engineering and product culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives help shape better products and decisions.
As part of our growing North America Sales team, you will join as an Account Executive and help establish Akur8's sales motion in the region. This is a builder role for someone who can create structure, open new opportunities, and shape how we sell in a growing market. Your key objective will be to build a repeatable sales motion: identify high‑potential prospects, create and test a sales playbook, lead opportunities from first contact through contract signature, and help the team learn what works. Working independently and in close partnership with the North American team, you will use your experience in SaaS sales, consulting, or another technical commercial environment to open doors, learn the product deeply, and guide prospects through complex buying decisions. You will also be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team with a strong Tech DNA, colleagues eager to share knowledge and passion. We care about strong teamwork and a positive day‑to‑day environment, and the