Junior Account Executive

Location: NYC

Type: Full-time, in-person at Hamptob's NYC Chelsea office

Reports to: Helen Keyes, Director of Membership

About Hampton

Hampton is a private network for high-growth founders and CEOs.

Our community is made up of entrepreneurs who run tech-enabled companies with $3m in revenue.

Our members want to build successful companies and take over the world...but also want meaningful conversations, to become better leaders and people, and have world-class networking opportunities.

The Role

If you are someone who loves the thrill of reaching out, making connections, and opening new doors, this role is built for you. As a Junior Account Executive at Hampton, you will spend your days talking to ambitious founders who are building real companies and shaping entire industries. Your job is to spot the right people, spark conversations that matter, and bring high-caliber entrepreneurs into a community that helps them level up. You will thrive here if you bring energy, ownership, and a genuine passion for connecting with impressive leaders.

You will join a team that values speed, pride, and fun in everything we do. You will be trusted to run hard, take initiative, and show what you can accomplish when given real responsibility. This is not a supporting role. It is a chance to build momentum for the business, make an impact, and grow your career alongside a group of people who love to win together. If you are driven, curious, and excited to prove what you are capable of, you will fit right in.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation and Prospecting

• Find new qualified founders every day through LinkedIn, Crunchbase, podcasts, and referral networks
• Look for prospects who match Hampton’s criteria, such as being a Founder or CEO and running a business with at least three million in revenue or outside funding
• Add new leads into HubSpot with accurate tags for source, location, and company type
• Maintain a steady pace of outbound activity based on goals set by the Director of Membership

Outreach and Engagement

• Send personalized outbound messages by email, LinkedIn, or other channels to spark interest in Hampton
• Follow up with founders who have engaged but have not yet applied or booked a call
• Use approved templates while customizing each message to match the prospect’s background and business type
• Track all outreach activity in HubSpot

Qualification and Handoff

• Pre-qualify inbound and outbound leads before passing them to Membership Managers
• Confirm that prospects meet Hampton’s criteria and are actively building or leading a business
• Schedule interviews on behalf of Membership Managers and ensure calendar accuracy
• Provide clear notes and context to support smooth handoffs

Pipeline and CRM Management

• Keep HubSpot organized with accurate statuses, no duplicate contacts, and proper ownership
• Stay on top of daily tasks and follow-ups
• Make sure every lead has a clear next step, such as a booked interview, follow-up reminder, or disqualification reason
• Track outreach performance and conversion rates (Outreach → Response → Booked Interview)

Collaboration and Alignment

• Work closely with Membership Managers to understand ideal prospect profiles and messaging
• Partner with Marketing to use campaigns and events for warm lead generation
• Join weekly team meetings and trainings to review messaging, objection handling, and best practices

Reporting and Performance

• Report weekly on leads sourced, interviews booked, and where leads are sourced breakdown
• Monitor funnel metrics to identify drop-off points
• Track progress toward monthly and quarterly goals

Continuous Improvement

• Test and refine outreach messaging to improve reply and booking rates
• Stay up to date on founder news, funding trends, and industry events relevant to Hampton’s target audience
• Share feedback on lead quality, process issues, and CRM improvements

Who You Are

• Ambitious, hungry, and excited to grow your sales career in a fast-paced environment
• Energized by reaching out, starting conversations, and creating new opportunities
• Proud of your work and motivated to represent Hampton with excellence in every interaction
• Confident communicator who writes clearly and can personalize outreach at scale
• Curious about founders and the companies they are building
• Comfortable with high daily activity and staying disciplined and organized
• Resilient when handling rejection and quick to adjust your approach when needed
• Proactive and eager to take ownership without waiting for direction
• Someone who thrives in an in-person, high-energy team environment
• Driven by Hampton’s values of speed, pride, and fun
• Ready to learn quickly, test new approaches, and consistently improve
• Excited to build relationships with impressive leaders and be part of a team that wins together

Compensation & Perks

• $70-80k salary depending on experience
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• Annual performance-based bonus structure