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About this role
☎️ About foniofonio.ai is a market leader in AI agents for SMBs. We started with phone agents and now also cover WhatsApp, web chat, email and a full AI phone system. We’re growing fast across Europe, the UK, the US and Brazil.We grew from $1M to $10M ARR in under 12 months, then went from $10M to $20M in about 8 weeks.
Today we serve 10,000+ customers.We move fast, take ownership, give direct feedback, and avoid politics and unnecessary meetings.Join one of the fastest-growing companies! 🚀
Your RoleAs an Account Executive at fonio, you're a closer through and through. You get warm, pre-qualified leads every day and know exactly what to do with them.
And when the pipeline dries out, you don't wait around: you go on the hunt for deals.What to expectInbound demos: 8–16 qualified demo calls per dayQuota ownership: clear monthly and quarterly targetsPipeline management: structured follow-ups and clean CRM hygieneHelp sharpen our sales motion as we scale fastWho We're Looking For1+ years of sales experience in transactional or B2B SaaS salesProven closing track record along a structured funnelHigh discipline, strong ownership, and a genuine hunger to earnNatural communicator and storytellerNative or C2 English.
German is a big plus.Ready for a paid temporary relocation (around 2 months in Vienna to soak up our culture)
What
We Offer£80.000-£130.000 OTE (base + uncapped commission)Equity - you build it, you should own a piece of it.Relocation supportDaily lunch and dinnerEquipment of your choiceRegular team off-sitesHiring Process15 min intro call45 min skill interview with our CCO Alex, including a demo simulation 20 min culture call with our FoundersHow we hire?We're AI-native, including in hiring.
AI helps us to remain efficient, but people make every decision.fonio is an equal opportunity employer. We hire for talent and ownership, whatever your background is.Need an adjustment in the process? Just tell us.Please send your CV in English. Then knock us off our feet 🚀Co
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Uncapped
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
SMB / Transactional
Under 1 month, high-velocity closing
Prospecting
Inbound-Led
Marketing-generated leads and demo requests
Deal Size
$10M
Typical contract value
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
No ceiling on earnings
Ownership stake offered
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
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
Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAs an Account Executive with Fonio, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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