As the Founding Account Executive for the US market, you will be the driving force behind the company’s expansion into North America. You will spearhead the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while helping define the regional go-to-market strategy. This is a high-impact role requiring entrepreneurial grit and strategic execution.
Founding Account Executive at fast-growing AI startup
Are you ready to build the US sales engine for a cutting-edge AI startup? We are looking for a Founding Account Executive in New York to spearhead our North American expansion. Backed by top-tier VCs and operating at the forefront of AI-driven communications, this role offers the unique chance to define a regional go-to-market strategy and close high-impact deals as our first US sales hire. If you have the grit to own the full sales cycle and the vision to influence a global product roadmap, this is your opportunity to join a high-growth team at its most exciting inflection point.
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Location
New York, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Fast-growing AI communications startup
What you will do
- Own and execute the full sales cycle for the US market, from outbound prospecting to final negotiations.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of enterprise and mid-market customers through strategic outreach.
- Collaborate with the product team to provide market feedback and refine the US value proposition.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven track record of exceeding quotas in a fast-paced B2B SaaS sales environment.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with experience operating in early-stage or founding sales roles.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures to close deals.
Why this role is remarkable
- Opportunity to be the first dedicated sales hire in the US for a high-growth AI company.
- Join a well-funded startup backed by top-tier VCs at an early, high-leverage stage.
- Influence the product roadmap and sales playbook directly alongside the founding team.
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