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Account Executive

Pursuit
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Job Title: Account Executive

Location: Boston, MA

Work Model: Hybrid – in office & in the field (no WFH)


This organization is a market leader known for developing top-tier sales talent through structured training, hands-on leadership, and a highly competitive performance culture.


Job Details

  • 100% net new business sales (no account management)
  • Hybrid: 50% office / 50% field
  • Cold calling, appointment setting, and self-generated pipeline
  • Client meetings, drop-ins, and in-person selling
  • Ongoing training, role plays, and weekly 1:1s
  • Sales cycle: 4–12 months
  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • Must be comfortable with rejection
  • Strong base salary with commission (OTE $180K)
  • Incredible benefits


Job Requirements

  • 2–5 years B2B sales (cold calling, hunting, closing)
  • Minimum 50% net new business responsibility
  • 100% to quota performance
  • 1 year at current company; no gaps >60 days
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Live within 1 hour of office; traveling within territory by car required for in field sales
  • Strong cold calling background
  • Documented sales success strongly preferred


Why This Role

Exceptional training (“mini MBA”), hands-on coaching, clear career progression, and a proven platform for competitive hunters looking to grow in a high-performance sales environment. If this sounds like you, feel free to apply here!

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