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    Account Executive

    Firework

    China, Hong Kong
    Remote
    ["Full-Time"]
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Job Type

    ["Full-Time"]

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    jobicy

    About this role

    About Firework

    Join Firework – Where Innovation Meets Impact

    Firework is revolutionizing connected commerce with the world’s most advanced and largest AI-powered video commerce platform, trusted by global brands and leading retailers. We bring the energy of in-store experiences online, transforming how businesses engage, convert, and build lasting customer relationships.

    At Firework, you’ll be part of a high-growth, team-centric environment where innovation thrives and collaboration fuels success. Having raised over $235m to date led by investors such as the SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and operating at a global scale,

    we offer unparalleled opportunities to work cross-functionally, solve complex challenges, and drive meaningful impact in the future of connected digital commerce. If you’re curious, ambitious, and energized by big ideas, Firework is the place to grow, lead, and shape the next era of online shopping—together.

    Summary We’re looking for an ambitious Account Executive to own a high-velocity mid-size sales motion across Greater China and Hong Kong - from prospecting and discovery through close and account expansion. You will sell Firework’s AI-powered video commerce platform alongside content services, helping brands and retailers turn business goals into practical, high-impact solutions.

    Success in this role requires building pipeline consistently, managing multiple opportunities in parallel, moving deals forward with urgency, and delivering against monthly and quarterly revenue targets. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on seller who thrives in a fast-moving start-up environment and enjoys closing business at pace.

    What you’ll be doing

    Build and manage a high-volume pipeline of mid-size opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting, inbound opportunities, referrals, and partner channels

    Own the full sales cycle from initial outreach and qualification through discovery, demo, proposal, negotiation, and close, with a focus on maintaining moment

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    SMB / Transactional

    Under 1 month, high-velocity closing

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

    Template question
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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

    Template question
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Firework's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at Firework involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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