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Founding Account Executive

GTMRec.io
San Francisco, CA Other
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Founding Account Executive (SF, Hybrid) — Break Into AE the Right Way

GTMRec is hiring on behalf of a venture-backed AI startup redefining how B2B companies handle RFPs and complex sales workflows.

This is a rare opportunity for top SDRs or early AEs to step into a true closing role — with ownership, mentorship, and real pipeline responsibility.

⚡ What you’ll do
  • Own the full sales cycle: outbound → discovery → close
  • Build pipeline from scratch through high-quality outbound
  • Work directly with founders to shape GTM strategy and sales motion
  • Close deals in the ~$20K–$40K ACV range
  • Help define the future sales org and playbook
  • Engage with GTM and Sales Engineering teams as core buyers
🎯 Who this is for
  • Top-performing SDRs/BDRs (1–2 yrs) ready to step into AE
  • OR early AEs (0–2 yrs) with strong outbound ability
  • Proven overperformance (quota, rankings, promotions)
  • Strong hunter mindset — not reliant on inbound
  • Scrappy, high-ownership, and comfortable in ambiguity
  • Motivated by growth and impact, not just comp
⚠️ Not a fit if
  • You’re a mid/senior AE optimizing for comp
  • You rely heavily on inbound pipeline
  • You prefer structured, late-stage sales environments
💰 Comp & setup
  • $100K – $110K base (OTE ~$200K–$220K, 50/50 split)
  • Equity: 0.1% – 0.3%
  • 📍 San Francisco (hybrid, 3 days in-office)
  • No visa sponsorship
🧠 Why this role
  • Join as one of the first sales hires (real ownership)
  • Work directly with founders (ex top-tier backgrounds)
  • Cash-flow positive real customers (rare for early-stage AI)
  • Build outbound from scratch — not just run inbound
  • Clear path to founding AE → GTM leader


Salary : $200,000 - $220,000

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