
Account Executive

Account Executive

Account Executive
Puzzle.io
Puzzle is redefining how companies navigate their financials. We've built cutting-edge accounting software that empowers accountants and the founders they serve with real-time, comprehensive financial insights. Our platform drafts books in real-time with AI accuracy reviews, integrates natively with modern tools like Stripe, Ramp, Mercury, and Gusto, and goes beyond traditional accounting to deliver AI-powered insights, variance analysis, and trends. Built for accounting firms, startups, and SMBs, Puzzle takes just minutes to set up. We're on a mission to give businesses the tools they need to make informed financial decisions and drive success.
What We're Looking for
In order to help us accomplish this, we are seeking a talented, high-performing Account Executive to join our growing sales team. In this role, you will drive a high-volume, efficient sales process that keeps our pipeline moving and customer satisfaction high.
This is your opportunity to join a well-funded startup led by an accomplished fintech founder. Join us remotely from anywhere in the US or Canada as we embark on this exciting journey
What You'll Do
- Sales Execution: Own and manage a high velocity sales funnel by efficiently managing a pipeline of leads and trials through the funnel.
- End-to-End Sales Ownership: manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting, to qualification, to close—ensuring a seamless customer journey and handoff to Customer Success.
- Customer Engagement and Education: Understand customer pain points and communicate http://puzzle.io/Puzzle.io http://Puzzle.io's value, particularly to startup founders and small businesses with limited accounting expertise.
- Data-Driven Sales Management: Maintain detailed records in the CRM, analyzing sales metrics to refine sales strategies and report on success metrics to stakeholders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with all GTM teams, including Product and Growth Marketing, Customer Success, and Partnerships, to align strategies and develop and execute revenue growth initiatives.
- Overall Experience: 2+ years experience as an Account Executive in SaaS sales (preferably in fintech or accounting) in high-velocity, transactional or product-led growth environments, with a proven record of meeting or exceeding quota.
- Startup Experience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while working cross-functionally and taking on substantial ownership.
- Inside Sales Skills: Skilled in handling high call volumes of 40+ calls/day and engaging effectively with potential customers over calls, emails, and demos.
- Process and Results-Oriented: Ability to optimize and adapt sales approaches, with a focus on repeatable processes and results.
- Strong Communication and Objection Handling: Able to clearly articulate product benefits, build rapport, and handle customer objections professionally.
- Basic Accounting and Startup Knowledge (Strongly Preferred): Familiarity with accounting/bookkeeping basics and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by startups and small businesses.
- Experience with CRM and Sales Technology Platforms: Experience leveraging CRM (Salesforce or Hubspot) and other sales technology tools like sequencing platforms (Apollo, Outreach, etc.)
- Competitive base pay and commission structure
- 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (U.S. & Canada vary)
- 10 observed holidays and a flexible PTO policy so you can recharge
- $1000 home office budget to get you set up for success
- $2400 co-working budget for face time with your colleagues
- $600 learning and development budget
- 401K so you can save for your future
- And much more




