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Clera

Account Executive

United States · Remote · FullTime · Engineering

$65K – $75K

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About the role

Lead GenerationNegotiationGo-to-Market
ABOUT THE ROLE Join an early-stage AI-focused HR technology company as its first Account Executive. You will own the sales cycle from prospecting through close and help shape the company's go-to-market approach. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Manage sales from outbound prospecting and discovery through product demonstrations, negotiation, and close. - Research target accounts, run outbound campaigns, and build pipeline independently. - Navigate sales cycles with HR leaders, finance executives, and IT procurement teams. - Work with company leadership to refine the ideal customer profile, test messaging, and develop the sales playbook. - Share customer needs and pain points with product and engineering teams. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Recent graduate or early-career professional with 0 to 2 years of experience. - Evidence of pursuing sales through employment, internships, campus sales roles, SDR work, or self-directed outreach. - Experience building pipeline or sales processes from scratch in a startup, small business, or similarly lean environment. - A hunter mindset, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and comfort working independently in an ambiguous, fast-paced setting. - Interest in or exposure to HR, finance, or AI is a plus. HR technology, direct sales, and enterprise deal experience are also helpful. - Authorized 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.