AE - San Francisco
Crossing Hurdles · San Francisco, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteSales$120k–$150k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Account Executive will own the full sales cycle end-to-end, from outbound prospecting through closing mid-market and enterprise deals. They will work directly with the founders to shape go-to-market strategy, messaging, positioning, and early sales playbooks. The role involves building and scaling repeatable sales processes, tools, and pipeline infrastructure in a zero-to-one environment.
Responsibilities
- Own the full sales cycle end-to-end, from outbound prospecting through closing mid-market and enterprise deals.
- Work directly with the founders to shape go-to-market strategy, messaging, positioning, and early sales playbooks.
- Build and scale repeatable sales processes, tools, and pipeline infrastructure in a zero-to-one environment.
- Closely monitor and report on pipeline health, forecast accuracy, and revenue targets.
- Identify and qualify leads, schedule meetings, and conduct initial conversations to understand client needs and pain points.
- Present the product value proposition to potential clients, address objections, and close deals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and marketing to ensure alignment and successful execution of sales strategies.
- Feed market insights back to Product and Engineering to influence roadmap decisions.
Requirements
- 1–5+ years of SaaS sales experience (MarTech or B2B preferred).
- Experience selling to mid-market and enterprise customers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and able to thrive in a high-ownership, ambiguous environment.
- Passion for using data and analytics to drive sales performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
- Proven track record of success in sales roles.
- Experience with CRM systems and sales methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
- Knowledge of generative AI and its impact on search and discovery.
Benefits
- Competitive base + commission, equity participation, direct founder access, fast-paced startup environment.
Pay
$120K – $150K base (OTE: $240K – $300K) + commission + material equity.
Schedule
Full-time | On-site.