Founding Account Executive

talentpluto

$90K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of closing experience
  • Strong communication skills and professional presence
  • Ambitious and driven with a growth mindset
  • Desire to evolve into a leadership position
  • Bonus: finance background or experience in fintech sales preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales cycle from inbound lead to close
  • Focus primarily on taking sales calls and closing deals
  • Nurture the sales pipeline and handle top-of-funnel tasks
  • Drive upsell opportunities
  • Communicate effectively with finance and accounting leaders
  • Collaborate closely with the founder and sales platform team
  • Help build and define sales processes from scratch

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a preference for New York City-based candidates
  • Opportunity to influence company sales strategies
  • High-ownership position with potential for career advancement
  • Direct reporting to the founder for greater mentorship
  • Chance to shape the sales team from an early stage
Full Job Description
Location: New York, NY (remote considered)

Work Model: Remote, NYC preferred

Industry: AI / Fintech Go-to-Market Software

Compensation: $90K base, $180K-$200K OTE (50/50 split)
The Opportunity

As the Founding Account Executive, you will own the full sales cycle, from working inbound leads through to close. The role is primarily about taking sales calls and closing deals, with some top-of-funnel work and upselling. You will report directly to the founder and play a defining role in shaping how the company sells.

This is a high-ownership seat for someone hungry and ambitious who wants to grow into a leader as the organization scales. You will be selling to finance and accounting leaders, so polish, sharpness, and the ability to speak credibly with that audience matter.
Responsibilities
  • Own the full sales cycle from inbound lead to close
  • Take sales calls and close deals as the primary day-to-day focus
  • Nurture pipeline, handle some top-of-funnel, and drive upsells
  • Communicate credibly and intelligently with finance and accounting leaders
  • Partner closely with the founder and platform team
  • Help build the sales motion from the ground up
Requirements
  • At least 1 year of closing experience
  • Strong communication skills and a sharp, professional presence
  • Hungry, driven, and motivated to do whatever it takes
  • Clear ambition to grow into a leadership role
  • Bonus: finance degree or background, experience selling to finance/accounting leaders (e.g., fintech), startup background, or a senior SDR ready to step into closing

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