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Early-Career Account Executive

CleraUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 10, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
United States, United States
Posted
5 hours ago
OutreachProcurementProspecting

Job Description

About the Role

Join an early-stage AI-driven HR technology company as its first Account Executive. You will own the sales cycle from prospecting through close and work closely with the founders to shape the go-to-market approach. Your work will help establish the sales playbook and inform product improvements.

What You'll Do

  • Manage the end-to-end sales process, including prospecting, discovery, product demos, negotiation, and closing.

  • Research target accounts, run outbound campaigns, and build pipeline from scratch.

  • Navigate sales cycles with HR leaders, finance executives, and IT procurement teams.

  • Partner with the founders to refine the ideal customer profile, test messaging, and develop the sales playbook.

  • Share customer pain points and product feedback with Product and Engineering.

What We're Looking For

  • Recent graduate or early-career professional with 0 to 2 years of experience and a demonstrated commitment to a sales career.

  • Experience closing enterprise deals and selling in HR technology.

  • Outbound prospecting experience, with evidence of building pipeline and a hunter mindset through work, internships, campus sales, SDR experience, or self-directed outreach.

  • Experience at a startup or small business, or the ability to operate with limited infrastructure and ambiguity.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills; interest in HR, finance, or AI is valuable.

  • Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation includes a base salary of $65,000 to $75,000 and on-target earnings of $140,000, with a 50/50 base and commission split. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the United States.