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Account Executive (AE - SMB/MM) - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire, New York, New York, us, 10261

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This range is provided by SignalFire. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Account Executives (SMB/MM) at VC-Backed Startups

This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring GTM talent.

At SignalFire, we partner with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.

We’re looking to connect with

high-performing SMB and Mid-Market Account Executives

who are passionate about helping growing businesses solve critical problems with innovative solutions. By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage sales opportunities that may not be publicly listed.

This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring SMB/MM sales reps. If a company is interested in your background, they may reach out directly.

Who Should Join?

Experts at running full-cycle sales in a fast‑paced, high‑velocity environment

Comfortable closing 5‑figure deals with short to mid‑length sales cycles

Motivated by pipeline ownership, conversion optimization, and hitting quota

Typical Roles & Responsibilities

Own and manage the entire sales process from discovery through close

Handle high‑volume outreach and follow‑up with inbound and outbound leads

Conduct product demos, ROI conversations, and deal negotiations with SMB and MM buyers

Manage a pipeline of multiple concurrent deals across industries and company sizes

Work closely with SDRs, marketing, and CS to ensure smooth handoffs and customer success

Use data and feedback to iterate on messaging, tactics, and process

Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue and activity goals

Common Qualifications

2–5 years of experience in a quota‑carrying B2B sales role, ideally in SaaS

Demonstrated success selling to SMB and mid‑market customers

Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer‑first mindset

Experience managing high‑velocity deal flow and short‑to‑mid‑length sales cycles

Comfort with CRM and sales engagement tools (e.g., Salesforce, Outreach, Gong)

A track record of consistently exceeding quota in a fast‑growing environment

Bonus: familiarity with PLG motions or hybrid self‑serve + sales‑assisted models

Tools & Technologies You Might Work With:

CRM & Sales Engagement: Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Salesloft

Prospecting & Lead Gen: ZoomInfo, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Sales Enablement: Gong, Chorus, Highspot

Comms & Demos: Zoom, Loom, Slack

Reporting & Forecasting: Clari, Looker, Tableau

What Happens Next?

Submit your application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem.

We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.

If there’s a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.

No match yet? We’ll keep your profile on file for future sales roles in our portfolio.

Ready to accelerate your career in sales? Join our Talent Network today!

Compensation Range: $125K - $225K

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Sales and Business Development

Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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