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Founding Account Executive (GTM)

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About the Role

This is a founding GTM hire at an early-stage data infrastructure and AI startup, reporting directly to the CEO. You'll build the go-to-market engine from the ground up — owning pipeline, closing deals, and laying the foundation for a high-performing sales org across financial services, data, and AI customers.

What You'll Do

  • Build and continuously improve outbound GTM systems that drive predictable pipeline generation.
  • Own the full sales cycle for managed services opportunities, from prospecting through close and beyond.
  • Source the majority of your own pipeline in a hunter-focused capacity.
  • Develop deep knowledge of target ICPs: financial institutions, data companies, and AI organizations.
  • Design sales playbooks and processes from scratch, establishing best practices early.
  • Stand up scalable sales infrastructure including hiring strategy, tech stack selection, and operational processes.
  • Nurture and grow customer relationships post-sale to maximize retention and expansion.

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of AE and/or SDR experience with a proven track record of building pipeline, closing deals, and hitting quota.
  • 1+ years of experience building GTM systems using AI tools and methodologies.
  • Demonstrated success selling $10k–$100k ARR deals.
  • Background in a sales role at an early-stage or growth-stage startup.
  • Hunter mentality — comfortable sourcing and building your own pipeline with limited support.
  • Experience designing and implementing outbound GTM playbooks from scratch.
  • Prior experience selling into financial services.
  • Technical fluency in SQL, Python, TypeScript, or similar; comfort with data platforms and data-oriented customers is a strong plus.

Compensation & Benefits

On-target earnings of $200,000–$250,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in New York City, 5 days per week. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to NYC.

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