Founding Account Executive

    Clera

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    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted Today
    $60k–$90kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    About the RoleBuild and own the go-to-market motion for the DACH region at an early-stage HR technology company. You will partner directly with the founding team and lead sales to staffing agencies and temporary employment firms, helping shape the product and sales approach through customer feedback.

    What You'll Do Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and outreach through product demos, negotiation, closing, and onboarding. Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for the DACH market. Build expertise in staffing and recruiting to guide customer messaging and positioning. Share customer feedback with the founding team to refine product-market fit and the go-to-market approach.

    What We're Looking For Three to six years of experience in full-cycle B2B SaaS sales, from prospecting through closing. Native or C2-level German fluency and the ability to sell effectively to DACH clients. Experience with cold calling and closing, with a phone-first sales approach.

    Experience selling HR technology or recruiting software, ideally to staffing agencies or temporary employment firms in DACH. Experience independently developing go-to-market plans for a new market and selling to mid-market businesses. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, such as Bullhorn or JobAdder, and a network in the DACH HR or staffing sector are valued.

    A business school background or equivalent commercial training is preferred. Compensation &

    BenefitsBase salary: €60,000 to €90,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not available.LocationRemote, with Orlando, Florida as the primary location.Originally posted on Himalayas

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $,

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Mid-Market

    1–6 month cycles, moderate deal complexity

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

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

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos & presentations4–6/week
    Prospecting calls20–30/day
    Proposal writing2–3/week
    Pipeline review2×/week

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    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.

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    Startup-Account-Executive
    Account-Executive
    New-Business-Account-Executive
    Founding-Sales-Role
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    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

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

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

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $60k–$90k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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