Account Executive

Clera

$93K — $118K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of full-cycle Account Executive experience
  • Strong track record in building customer relationships through in-person engagement
  • Ability to handle both inbound and outbound sales simultaneously
  • Proficient in using CRM tools for managing customer relations
  • Experience in an early-stage, venture-backed startup
  • Willingness to travel regularly to meet customers
  • Competitive nature with a focus on winning and connecting with non-technical clients

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales cycle from sourcing to closing deals
  • Balance inbound and outbound sales to maintain a healthy pipeline
  • Travel frequently to meet and build relationships with customers
  • Represent the company at industry events and conferences
  • Maintain organized pipeline management using a CRM
  • Collaborate with team members across departments to drive growth

Benefits

  • Early-stage equity opportunity
  • Fully remote position
  • Access to a high-impact role in a startup environment
  • Opportunities for visible contributions and career growth
  • Flexible working location within the US
Full Job Description
About the Role

A Y Combinator-backed, Series A marketplace startup in the specialized vehicles and equipment space is building out its go-to-market team. We're looking for a driven, relationship-oriented Account Executive to help scale our platform, win new customers, and deepen partnerships with public-sector buyers like fire departments, EMS agencies, and fleet managers.

This is a high-impact, full-cycle sales role at an early-stage company where your contributions will be directly visible and your career growth is real. You'll own your pipeline, close deals, and help shape how we go to market.
What You'll Do
  • Own the full sales cycle end-to-end - from sourcing and discovery through negotiation and close.
  • Balance a roughly 50/50 mix of inbound and outbound sales motions to build and maintain a healthy pipeline.
  • Travel regularly to meet customers in person and develop strong, trust-based relationships with decision-makers such as fire chiefs and fleet managers.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences and customer-facing events.
  • Maintain a disciplined, organized approach to pipeline management using a CRM.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with a low-ego, high-performance team to drive new business growth.
What We're Looking For

Required:
  • 3+ years of experience in full-cycle Account Executive roles, including outbound prospecting, qualification, negotiation, and closing.
  • Proven ability to build and sustain strong customer relationships through direct, in-person engagement.
  • Experience balancing inbound and outbound sales motions simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with CRM tools to manage and grow a book of business.
  • Experience at an early-stage, venture-backed startup.
  • Willingness to travel regularly to meet with customers.
  • Competitive spirit and genuine desire to win, with the ability to connect with non-technical customers.

Nice to Have:
  • Experience selling to government municipalities or public-sector organizations (e.g., fire departments, emergency services).
  • Located in or open to operating across the Midwest, US South, West Coast, or Southeast.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary: $93,000 - $118,000 USD annually
  • Early-stage equity opportunity
  • Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location

This role is fully remote within the United States. The primary hiring location is Los Angeles, CA, though candidates based elsewhere in the US are welcome to apply. Candidates located in the Midwest, US South, West Coast, or Southeast are particularly encouraged.

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