
Posted 7 months ago
Commercial Account Executive
AI Summary
A Commercial Account Executive identifies, qualifies, and engages prospective customers to grow the client base in a fast-paced startup environment.
About this role
Company Overview
Every year, one million businesses shut down, yet the process remains messy, expensive, and underserved. At SimpleClosure, our mission is to make business shutdowns seamless, compliant, and stress free, because closing a company shouldn’t feel harder than starting one.
We recently raised our $15 million Series A and were named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. Backed by top investors and trusted by hundreds of startups, we’re rapidly establishing ourselves as the technology leader in this space. Join us and make an outsized impact as we create innovative solutions for businesses, their teams, and their stakeholders.
Job Overview
We are seeking a driven and dynamic Commercial Account Executive to support our sales efforts, engage with potential clients, and help grow our customer base. The ideal candidate has a passion for sales, strong communication skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
Assist in identifying, researching, and qualifying prospective customers navigating business closures
Support the sales team in managing the sales pipeline and tracking key metrics.
Provide product demonstrations and educate potential clients on our solutions.
Support deal progression by managing follow-ups, next steps, and customer questions
Collaborate with marketing to optimize lead generation and conversion strategies.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities in CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
Gather and report customer feedback to help refine sales strategies and product development.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activity, and client needs.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Legal background, understanding of M&A, corporate law, or accounting experience (preferred but not necessary)
2 - 4+ years sales experience in SaaS/Startup environment; in Legal-tech, Fintech, HR-tech.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset.
Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable conducting outreach and engaging with potential clients.
Experience with CRM tools like HubSpot or Salesforce (preferred but not required).
Enthusiastic, goal-oriented, and eager to learn in a startup environment.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
What we offer
Compensation: This role is fully remote and open to candidates across the United States. OTE is determined by location tier:
Tier 1 (NYC, LA, SF) — $170,000–$180,000 OTE
Tier 2 (Chicago, Austin, Denver, Boston, DC, Miami) — $160,000–$170,000 OTE
Tier 3 (All other US locations) — $150,000–$160,000 OTE
All tiers reflect a 50/50 base/variable split with uncapped commission and accelerators for performance above quota.
Unlimited PTO
Competitive equity package
Employer Covered Medical Benefits
Fully remote (we are prioritizing applicants in Central or Eastern timezones)
Two in-person team retreats a year
*We are unable to support any visa outside of Canada (no H1B Visas)
Skills
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