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Remote: Account Executive (Sales)

CleraUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote Account Executive role offers a unique opportunity to be a foundational sales hire at an innovative AI startup, with a highly competitive salary of $160,000-$200,000 annually. You'll drive significant impact by owning the full sales cycle and shaping go-to-market strategy, thriving if you possess a hunter mentality and a passion for building something from the ground up. Seize this chance to grow your career and make a visible difference!

Quick Overview

Salary
$160k - $200k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
OutreachProspectingSaaS Sales

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a founding sales hire at an early-stage AI startup in the HR technology space, reporting directly to the founders. You will own the full sales cycle from day one, building pipeline from scratch and closing deals while helping shape the go-to-market strategy. Your work will have an immediate and visible impact on company revenue and growth. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own the end-to-end sales process, including prospecting, discovery, demos, negotiation, and closing.

  • Act as your own SDR by researching target accounts and executing outbound campaigns to build a robust pipeline.
  • Manage multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving HR leaders, CFOs, and IT procurement teams.
  • Partner with founders to refine the ideal customer profile, test messaging, and build the foundational sales playbook.
  • Translate customer pain points into actionable product insights for the Product and Engineering teams. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 0 to 2 years of professional experience, or a recent graduate eager to break into B2B SaaS sales.
  • A hunter mentality with demonstrated ability to generate leads and build pipeline from scratch, through internships, campus sales roles, SDR work, or self-directed outreach.
  • Experience working at a startup or small business, or in an environment without established sales support systems.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. No visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION Remote within the United States.

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