Account Executive

Baselayer

$120K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 to 4 years in SaaS sales, fintech, financial services, or a highly analytical GTM role.
  • Proven record of exceeding revenue targets.
  • Experience in complex, consultative sales cycles with analytical buyers.
  • Strong skills in discovery, storytelling, and handling objections.
  • Ability to function in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
  • Self-directed and proactive in driving momentum.

Responsibilities

  • Own the complete sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
  • Build and manage a robust pipeline across various account sizes.
  • Execute targeted outbound sequences to identify new opportunities.
  • Lead discovery conversations to uncover customer needs and align solutions.
  • Conduct high-quality product demos and manage customer trials.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering to relay customer insights and influence the roadmap.
  • Work with GTM leadership on refining positioning and sales strategies.

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO for recharging without bureaucracy.
  • Full-time office role in NYC, fostering in-person collaboration.
  • Competitive pay complemented by equity for ownership mindset.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a high-growth startup alongside experienced founders.
  • 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision premiums.
  • 401(k) plan with company match for future financial security.
  • Company contributions to HSA for relevant plans.
  • Monthly gym stipend of $250 to promote overall well-being.
  • A culture of transparency and inclusivity, giving everyone a voice.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Own the full sales cycle including prospecting, qualification, discovery, demos, pilots, negotiation, and close
  • Build and manage a healthy pipeline across SMB, mid-market, and or enterprise accounts
  • Execute outbound prospecting sequences to generate new opportunities
  • Lead discovery conversations to deeply understand customer pain points and align Baselayer's solutions
  • Run high-quality product demos and manage customer trials or pilots
  • Partner closely with Product and Engineering to share customer feedback and influence roadmap decisions
  • Collaborate with GTM leadership to refine positioning, messaging, and sales motions
  • Represent Baselayer with professionalism, credibility, and thought leadership in the market

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • 2 to 4 or more years of experience in SaaS sales, fintech, financial services, or a highly analytical GTM role
  • A consistent track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
  • Experience running complex, consultative sales cycles with technical or analytical buyers
  • Strong discovery, storytelling, and objection-handling skills
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity and rapidly evolving environments
  • A proactive, self-directed mindset where you create momentum rather than wait for direction

WHAT SETS YOU APART
  • High intellectual curiosity and fast learning ability
  • Strong desire for feedback, growth, and continuous improvement
  • Ambition for equity, leadership, and meaningful ownership in the company you are helping build
  • Ability to operate with urgency, accountability, and high standards
  • You are hungry, competitive, and motivated to win. You are ready to bet on yourself.
  • You are not here just to close deals. You want to help build something enduring, shape a category, and earn meaningful ownership in a company redefining business identity. You thrive in fast-moving environments, learn quickly, and take full ownership of outcomes.
  • You are both strategic and scrappy, able to engage credibly with leaders across fintech, credit, fraud, risk, and operations.

WORK LOCATION
  • Based in New York City; Full-time in office

COMPENSATION
  • Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 + Equity
  • Variable Compensation: Commissions

BENEFITS
  • Time off when you need it: Flexible PTO so you can recharge without red tape
  • In-person energy: We're based in NYC and meet in the office full-time
  • Competitive compensation: We pay well and back it with equity. We want you to think and act like an owner
  • Career rocket fuel: You'll help build the foundation of a high-growth startup, working side by side with experienced founders and team members who've done it before
  • Benefits on us: We cover 100% of your health, dental, and vision premiums. No surprise deductions from your paycheck
  • 401(k) with company match: We match your contributions so your future self benefits too
  • HSA contributions included: We contribute to your HSA on applicable plans, so your coverage works as hard as you do
  • Stay healthy, stay sharp: A $250 monthly gym stipend to help you bring your best self to work, and everywhere else
  • A seat at the table: We believe in transparency, radical candor, and giving every team member a voice

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