Founding Sales Representative

    Clera

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Commission Only
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    Posted 4 days ago
    $60k–$110kOTE

    Commission Only

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    About the RoleThis is a founding sales position at an early-stage proptech startup building AI-powered tools for real estate professionals. You will be the first sales hire, working directly with the founding team to build the revenue engine from scratch and shaping the systems and processes that will scale the company.

    This role carries real long-term upside, including a path into sales leadership as the team grows.

    What You'll Do Prospect and qualify real estate agents, commercial buyers, and brokerages through high-volume cold calling using provided lead lists. Close new subscription deals and handle objections using your real estate domain knowledge. Collaborate with founders to refine sales scripts, messaging, and targeting strategies based on real market feedback.

    Identify gaps in sales processes and help build scalable systems and workflows. Feed ongoing market insights back to the team to inform product and go-to-market decisions.

    What We're Looking For At least one year of experience working in real estate sales or selling to real estate agents, teams, or brokerages. Demonstrated high-volume cold calling experience with a track record of consistent outreach. Experience using modern sales tools such as CRMs, dialers, automation platforms, or AI-driven software. Comfort learning and selling AI-powered technology products.

    Strong systems mindset with an interest in building repeatable, scalable processes. Experience in early-stage startup or small-team environments with limited structure. Self-directed and energized by building something from the ground up. Background in proptech, real estate technology, or AI/SaaS sales is a plus. Compensation &

    BenefitsThis is a commission-only role offering a 25% recurring commission on monthly subscription revenue for every customer you close, continuing for as long as the customer remains active. The expected annual income for a strong performer is in the range of $60,000 to $110,000, with uncapped upside. There is a c

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Yes

    OTE

    $110k (range: $60k–$110k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Requirements at a Glance

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

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Outreach calls30–50/day
    Email sequences20–40/day
    Client meetings3–5/week

    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

    Founding-Sales-Executive
    Founding-Sales-Role
    Founding-Account-Executive
    Founder-Led-Sales
    First-Sales-Hire
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    Why are you interested in this role?

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    What motivates you in a sales environment?

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    How do you handle rejection?

    Template question
    Research Clera'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
    Calculate your minimum monthly target to cover expenses during ramp
    Prepare questions about lead flow, territory, and ramp support
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Role Insights

    This founding sales representative position with Clera offers an opportunity to develop your sales career in a competitive market.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

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

    Commission-only structures offer unlimited upside but require financial runway during ramp periods. Confirm draw availability and average ramp-to-quota timeline before accepting.

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