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Founding Account Executive

Myvessel
Location
New York, New York
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Corporate
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of closing experience in complex, long-cycle, multi-million dollar sales
  • Experience selling into multi-stakeholder processes with long cycles and external dependencies
  • Experience in construction, real estate development, or proptech
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to engage and persuade technical, financial, and executive stakeholders
What the job really is

As the Founding Account Executive at Vessel, you will be responsible for driving new business sales across both market-rate and affordable housing developers. This role involves managing the entire sales pipeline, from outbound sourcing to closing complex, high-value deals, while also helping to build and refine the sales process. You will work closely with the company's leadership and have the opportunity to shape the future of the sales team and its strategies.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation: $130,000–$150,000 base salary + variable, OTE of $250,000–$300,000
  • Opportunity to have a direct impact on how Vessel closes its largest deals
  • Significant exposure to Vessel's leadership team
  • Fast path to increased ownership and career progression
  • Chance to learn how to build a sales motion
  • Culture that values experimentation, learning, ownership, and high performance
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on company size or team structure provided
  • Role requires building processes from scratch rather than following established playbooks
  • High quota responsibility of $10M+ deals may indicate pressure
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
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