Sales

Junior Account Executive

Clera

  • $65,000 – $75,000
  • United States
  • Fulltime
  • 4 days ago
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About the role

About the Role

Join an early-stage AI-powered HR technology startup as its first Account Executive. You will own the sales cycle from prospecting through close and work directly with company leadership to shape the go-to-market approach. Your work will help build the sales foundation and contribute directly to revenue growth.

What You'll Do

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

  • Research target accounts, run outbound campaigns, and build pipeline without relying on a separate sales development representative.

  • Lead sales conversations with HR leaders, finance executives, and IT procurement teams.

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

  • Share customer challenges and feedback with product and engineering partners.

What We're Looking For

  • Zero to two years of professional experience, or a recent graduate, with direct sales or Account Executive experience.

  • Experience closing enterprise deals and selling HR technology.

  • A demonstrated ability to prospect, generate pipeline, and close, including through internships, campus sales roles, or sales development experience.

  • Experience building sales pipeline or processes from scratch in a startup or small business environment.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with comfort working autonomously in a fast-moving and ambiguous environment.

  • Interest or experience in HR, finance, or AI is helpful.

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

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, with a 50/50 base and commission split and $140,000 OTE (on-target earnings, base plus variable). Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the United States.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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