Early-Career Account Executive

CleraUnited StatesJob.bopublished 10/10/2026
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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.