Founding Account Executive

talentpluto

$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of B2B SaaS sales experience, preferably with enterprise-level clients
  • Demonstrated success in two or more startups with a history of meeting sales quotas
  • Strong lead generation skills with a 'hunter' mentality
  • Exceptional relationship-building abilities and in-person selling skills
  • Experience in the insurance or financial services sectors is preferred
  • Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing high-value deals
  • Develop and implement go-to-market strategies for 200 target accounts
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships through meetings and industry events
  • Collaborate with marketing and customer success teams for pipeline growth
  • Represent the company at industry events and explore partnership opportunities
  • Gather customer insights to influence product direction and marketing

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a preference for San Francisco Bay Area candidates
  • Opportunity for frequent travel to meetings and conferences
  • Chance to shape the go-to-market strategy and influence company growth
  • Working alongside a leadership team in a high-impact, fast-paced environment
  • Involvement in closing significant deals and establishing a sales framework
Full Job Description
Location: Remote (U.S.); preference for San Francisco Bay Area
Work Model: Remote with frequent travel for in-person meetings and conferences
Industry: Financial technology / Insurance software
Compensation: $100,000-$150,000 base salary; $300,000-$350,000 OTE

The Opportunity

The team is hiring a Founding Account Executive to own full-cycle sales and help build the foundation of the company's revenue engine. This is an opportunity to join a proven startup at an inflection point - working directly with the leadership team to close new business and shape the go-to-market playbook.

You'll manage the entire sales process from prospecting through close, focusing on mid-market and enterprise insurance clients. Success in this role requires an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven seller who thrives on autonomy, builds trust quickly, and enjoys working in a high-impact, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities
  • Own the full sales cycle - from prospecting to closing six- and seven-figure deals
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies across a defined list of 200 target accounts
  • Build and nurture strong relationships through in-person meetings, conferences, and events
  • Partner with marketing and customer success to drive consistent pipeline growth
  • Represent the company at industry events and identify partnership opportunities
  • Provide customer insights to help shape product direction and positioning


Requirements
  • 5-10 years of B2B SaaS sales experience, ideally with enterprise or upper mid-market clients
  • Proven success in two or more startup environments with consistent quota attainment
  • Strong "hunter" mentality with the ability to self-source leads and close business independently
  • Excellent relationship-building and in-person selling skills
  • Experience selling into insurance, financial services, or other traditional industries preferred
  • High degree of autonomy, work ethic, and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment

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