Senior Account Executive - US

Hcompany
Austin; SF/Bay Area, US
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior sales professionals who have built B2B tech markets from scratch, with a preference for those based in New York City.

Best fit for

  • Entrepreneurial sales leaders who thrive in fast-paced tech environments.
    — “Entrepreneurial, autonomous hands-on, data-driven, and resilient
  • Candidates with a proven track record in US market expansion.
    — “Proven success in opening new markets
  • Strategic thinkers with deep AI or SaaS sales experience.
    — “Deep understanding of the US B2B market

Things to consider

  • Requires being based in or around New York City.
    — “Based in or around New York City
  • Expect to travel as part of the role.
    — “ability to travel when needed

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances where you built a client base from scratch.
    — “building a client base from scratch
  • Demonstrate consultative selling approaches in your past roles.
    — “consultative and value-based selling approaches
  • Showcase leadership experience in fast-paced tech environments.
    — “leadership role within a fast-paced tech
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • market expansion
  • sales targets
  • client acquisition
Typical background
B2B salesmarket developmentsales leadership

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales StrategyMarket AnalysisNegotiationClient Management

Preferred

AI KnowledgeSaas Experience

About the role

Original posting from Hcompany via Ashby

ABOUT H:

H exists to push the boundaries of superintelligence with agentic AI. By automating complex, multi-step tasks typically performed by humans, AI agents will help unlock full human potential.

H is hiring the world’s best AI talent, seeking those who are dedicated as much to building safely and responsibly as to advancing disruptive agentic capabilities. We promote a mindset of openness, learning, and collaboration, where everyone has something to contribute.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

We are looking for a Sales Director based in New York City to lead our commercial expansion in the United States. If you're a strategic thinker with a strong B2B sales background and a passion for AI, this is your chance to shape the future of an ambitious French tech company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Go-to-Market Strategy: Design and implement a scalable go-to-market strategy to open and expand our presence in the US market.
  • Business Development: Identify and pursue new B2B opportunities, from enterprise to mid-market clients across multiple industries.
  • Sales Execution: Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing, leveraging consultative and value-based selling approaches.
  • Partnerships: Develop strategic alliances and channel partnerships to support growth.
  • Market Intelligence: Provide continuous feedback to product and marketing teams about client needs, trends, and market dynamics.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience: 10+ years of B2B GTM experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a fast-paced tech or SaaS environment.
  • Mindset: Entrepreneurial, autonomous hands-on, data-driven, and resilient. Some experience as a startup entrepreneur would be a plus
  • Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the US B2B market, ideally with experience selling AI, SaaS, or enterprise technology solutions.
  • Track Record: Proven success in opening new markets, building a client base from scratch, and consistently exceeding sales targets.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills; comfortable presenting to C-level executives.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant post-grad education is a plus.

LOCATION:

  • Based in or around New York City with the ability to travel when needed.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Join the exciting journey of shaping the future of AI, and be part of the early days of one of the hottest AI startups.
  • Collaborate with a fun, dynamic, and multicultural team, working alongside world-class AI talent in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary.
  • Unlock opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career development.

If you want to change the status quo in AI, join us.

Source: Hcompany careers (Ashby)

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