Act on the front lines of revenue by closing deals with VC-backed startups and directly impacting company direction while collaborating with the founding team.
Get in as an Account Executive before the rocket ship takes off.
Clera is redefining how top talent gets hired. We've built an AI-powered talent agent that automates the work of traditional headhunters, delivering 10x better outcomes for both candidates and companies. We're backed by top-tier investors with a $3M pre-seed round, growing fast, and now looking for hungry Account Executives to help us scale revenue.
About Clera:
Clera is a fast-growing AI startup taking on the $600B headhunting industry. We already work with over 600 US startups, including leading VC-backed companies like Mintlify, Luminai, and Windsurf. Thousands of talents engage with Clera every week, and we've helped many of them land roles at some of the most exciting startups in tech. Our AI agent reaches passive talent directly through email and messaging, flipping the traditional recruiting model on its head. We've scaled from zero to over $1M ARR in roughly six months with 40% month-over-month growth and zero customer churn. This is a rocketship, and we're looking for people who want to be on it.
The Role:
As an Account Executive, you'll be on the front lines of our revenue engine, closing deals with high-growth, VC-backed startups and helping them discover a fundamentally better way to hire. You'll work directly with our founding team and have a massive impact on the trajectory of the company.
Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
Build and manage a pipeline of VC-backed startups and scaling tech companies
Run product demos and consultative sales conversations that show companies what AI-powered recruiting actually looks like
Collaborate closely with our founding team to refine messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategy
Provide direct customer feedback that shapes our product roadmap
Hit and exceed revenue targets in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
Your Experience:
2+ years in a closing role at a B2B SaaS or marketplace startup
Track record of consistently hitting or exceeding quota
Experience selling into startups, tech companies, or the recruiting/HR space is a strong plus
Comfortable with fast sales cycles and a consultative selling approach
Excellent communicator who can articulate complex value propositions simply
Who You Are:
You thrive in early-stage environments where speed and ownership matter more than process
You're relentless about hitting your numbers and obsessed with winning
You take full ownership of your pipeline and do whatever it takes to close
You're energized by working with a small, intense team that ships fast and iterates constantly
You want to be part of building something massive from the ground up, not just filling a seat
Perks:
Experienced founding team that has scaled companies before
True ownership and autonomy with real equity upside
Early enough that you'll have meaningful impact on company direction. Far enough that we have product-market fit, paying customers, and strong momentum
Sell a product that companies genuinely love with a differentiated value proposition in a massive market
Competitive compensation with uncapped commission potential

Clera harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to match high-growth startups with exceptional talent, streamlining the entire headhunting process. This innovative approach simplifies the job search for candidates while providing startups with access to a curated pool of skilled professionals who align with their needs.
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