About the RoleDusk is hiring a Founding Account Executive (SMB) to own revenue growth in our core hospitality segment (bars, nightclubs, restaurants, hotels). This is a high-velocity, full-cycle sales role responsible for owning the end-to-end revenue process from prospecting to close. As one of the first AEs on the team, you'll be instrumental in shaping our go-to-market motion, influencing product feedback loops, and driving meaningful revenue growth. You'll work directly with founders and cross-functional teams to bring the infrastructure powering the future of live entertainment to life.
Key Responsibilities- Own the full sales cycle: outreach, discovery, demo, and close
- Prospect daily to create pipeline via high-quality outbound (calls, emails, social)
- Run discovery with venue operators to map pain to ROI (save time, improve operations, boost revenue) and close with urgency
- Maintain and manage an accurate sales pipeline in our CRM
- Partner with customer success and onboarding teams to ensure smooth handoffs and long-term success
- Capture customer insights to inform product roadmap and marketing messaging
- Hit and exceed monthly revenue targets
Qualifications- 2-4+ years of full-cycle sales experience in B2B SaaS (hospitality tech is a plus)
- Proven track record of hitting/exceeding sales targets
- Strong outbound skills (you can create pipeline, not just work inbound)
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, you're comfortable leading product demos and value-based conversations
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and hungry to win
- Experience selling to SMB; familiarity with < 30-day transactional sales cycles
- Passion for live entertainment, hospitality, and empowering small business owners
- Bonus: familiarity with Salesforce
Perks & Benefits- Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
- Equity options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Early-stage ownership and ability to help shape the go-to-market playbook
- Work directly with founders in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
- Access to live events and industry networking opportunities
Compensation- Base Salary: $90,000
- On-Target Earnings (OTE): $150,000 - $200,000
If you're a natural closer with a passion for live entertainment and helping venues thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
