Internet Marketplace Platforms
Account Executive (Strategic Partnerships)
$90,000 - $200,000 + equity
Posted April 3, 2026
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About This Role
Account Executive (Strategic Partnerships)
- Title of Role: Account Executive (Strategic Partnerships)
- Location: San Francisco, onsite
- Company Stage of Funding: Series A — Internet Marketplace Platforms
- Office Type: Onsite
- Salary: $90K–$120K
Company Description
We're representing a dynamic startup that is building the infrastructure behind the next generation of recruiting firms. Their innovative platform empowers top recruiters to place talent into leading startups by fostering high-performance partnerships. This company is on a mission to redefine how recruiters engage with technology, treating them as valued partners rather than vendors.
What You Will Do
- Own the end-to-end process of recruiter partnerships, from identification to onboarding and long-term engagement.
- Manage a portfolio of top recruiter partners, ensuring they achieve success and remain enthusiastic about the platform.
- Qualify and curate the supply of recruiters, maintaining high standards as the ecosystem scales.
- Develop and refine outbound systems that consistently generate a robust pipeline of potential partners.
- Engage the right recruiters when new roles are introduced on the platform, ensuring they are ready to deliver results.
- Collaborate with internal teams to shape the partner experience and define what success looks like for recruiter partners.
Ideal Candidate Background
- 1–5 years of experience in growth roles at fast-paced startups.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust and credibility among sharp operators.
- A growth mindset focused on building durable partnerships rather than just closing sales.
- Proven track record of running outbound initiatives and building a pipeline while maintaining quality in partner selection.
- Comfort in navigating ambiguity, with a knack for testing and iterating to create repeatable success.
Preferred
- Experience in marketplace environments, such as those found in leading internet platforms.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM tools to manage relationships effectively.
- A history of exceeding performance metrics, such as being a quota-crusher or achieving fast promotions.
Compensation and Benefits
The base salary for this role ranges from $90K to $120K, complemented by a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well-being.
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Requirements
Must Have
- 2 - 8 years of experience in sales roles at startups selling to SMBs
- 1+ years of doing SDR or SDR-analogous outbound/outreach based work
- Currently in a business development or closing / account executive role (not an account manager)
- Promotions in the company eg. BDR -> BDR Lead -> AE
- Great school or good GPA
- Competitive Athlete, Muscian, Artist etc. - top in an extracurricular field of some sort
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About the Company
Series B · Internet Marketplace Platforms · 1-10
- Stage
- Series B
- Industry
- Internet Marketplace Platforms
- Size
- 1-10 employees
- Founded
- 2023
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