Founding Account Executive

ABOUT THE ROLE A growing AI-focused B2B software company is hiring a Founding Account Executive to take ownership of its sales motion and build on founder-led growth. You will manage enterprise sales from prospecting through close and help establish the foundation for a future sales team. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own the full sales cycle, including outbound prospecting, cold calls, email, conferences, product demonstrations, and contract negotiations. - Sell to partners and practice leaders at large accounting firms, managing deals in the mid-five- to high-six-figure range with sales cycles of three to five months. - Scope and lead two- to four-week pilots, often in competitive evaluations, and convert successful pilots into enterprise contracts. - Develop sales playbooks for messaging, outreach sequences, pilot structure, and closing in close partnership with company leadership. - Target approximately $1 million in first-year sales and help lay the groundwork for building and leading a sales team. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Two to five years of experience as a quota-carrying account executive at an early-stage B2B SaaS startup. - A record of closing six-figure B2B software deals through multi-month enterprise sales cycles. - Experience building and self-sourcing pipeline through cold calling, email, and industry events. - Entrepreneurial experience in an early-stage startup environment. - U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Remote within the United States.