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Founding Account Executive US

Teem
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026

Location: East Coast, US

Salary: Up to $110k Base (Double OTE)


Be the first US AE on the ground for a category-defining enterprise SaaS platform.


Ideal Candidate Profile


  • 3 years of quota-carrying SaaS closing experience with a proven track record of winning new business
  • Previous experience selling tax software is essential
  • Must be based in the US East Coast time zone
  • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles
  • Strong outbound prospecting skills with the ability to build pipeline independently
  • Proven ability to engage CFOs, Heads of Tax, Finance leaders, and other senior executives
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to help build a new market from the ground up
  • Previous experience in an early-stage startup is highly desirable


About the Role


Join as the first dedicated US Account Executive and help establish the company's presence across North America.


  • Own the full enterprise sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and close
  • Build and execute strategic account plans across a greenfield US territory
  • Generate pipeline through outbound prospecting, marketing activity, and partner referrals
  • Sell complex, high-value SaaS solutions into CFOs, Heads of Tax, and Finance leadership teams
  • Partner with leadership to refine messaging, sales processes, and GTM strategy
  • Work closely with Customer Success, Marketing, and Solutions teams to maximise revenue opportunities


About the Opportunity


  • Building a category-defining enterprise SaaS platform transforming a function still dominated by spreadsheets and manual processes
  • First dedicated US commercial hire, with the opportunity to help build and scale the North American business
  • Backed by tier-1 investors and recently acquired, combining startup pace with long-term investment and stability
  • Trusted by leading global enterprises across financial services, retail, and technology
  • Elite GTM leadership with experience scaling high-growth businesses including Confluent, Instabase, GoCardless, and Accenture
  • Top-performing Account Executives regularly achieve 200% of quota, with enhanced commission on self-sourced opportunities
  • Genuine opportunity to shape GTM strategy, influence the sales playbook, and make a visible impact from day one

Salary : $110,000

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