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Founding Account Executive
- AI
- On Application
- On Application
- Hybrid
- San Francisco, CA, USA
Strive have partnered with a Seed-stage AI startup building an LLM-powered platform revolutionizing how developers and support teams manage documentation, workflows, and end-user experiences.Currently on the hunt for a Founding Account Executive with 2–5+ years of SaaS sales experience, based in San Francisco.
The Company:
- VC-backed – $10M+ raised with top-tier investors, next round closing soon
- Strong early traction – 140+ customers, including well-known DevTool brands
- Focused on AI x DevTools – Supporting product, support, and documentation teams
- MIT-founded – Engineering-led, built by a former Microsoft dev experience lead
The Leadership & Culture:
- Reporting directly to the CEO – (Former Microsoft engineer)
- No existing sales org; huge opportunity to build from zero
- Early-stage mindset – Everyone is in office 3x/week near Salesforce Tower
- Culture of ownership – Iterative mindset encouraged; freedom to shape scripts, playbooks, and GTM strategy
The Role & Package Details:
- Hybrid role – SF-based, 3x/week in office
- West Coast territory with inbound and outbound opportunities
- Deal sizes range from $25K–$60K ARR
- Quota-carrying role – Own inbound funnel, SDR motion, and mid-market expansion
- Tech stack includes HubSpot, Clay, Unified, Apollo — demand gen + automation in place
Interview Process:
- 1st screening – Strive
- 2nd screening – CEO
- 3rd screening – CTO or strategic advisor
- Offer
How to apply:
Apply, send me an email, message me on LinkedIn or even just pick up the phone. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV, don’t worry — that’s my job to help you with that.
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