This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Account Executive, Venture Capital based in the Canada .
This is an opportunity to drive growth within a fast-expanding venture capital market by bringing innovative financial technology and fund administration solutions to upper mid-market and institutional VC firms. In this role, you will own the full sales cycle, from building your own pipeline to negotiating complex, multi-stakeholder agreements. You will develop trusted relationships with General Partners, CFOs, COOs, and other senior decision-makers, acting as a long-term advisor rather than simply a seller. Combining consultative selling, industry expertise, and practical AI fluency, you will help clients modernize their operations and make better-informed decisions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to a collaborative, ambitious, and digitally enabled sales environment while helping shape the future of private markets.
Accountabilities
- Build, develop, and maintain a self-sourced pipeline of upper mid-market and institutional venture capital firms through account-based strategies, professional networks, and targeted outreach.
- Identify and engage key decision-makers, including General Partners, CFOs, COOs, and Heads of Finance and Operations.
- Collaborate with Sales Development teams to generate opportunities and refine territory strategies based on performance and fund cycle timing.
- Develop relationships across the broader venture capital ecosystem, including accounting firms, banks, law firms, and fund advisors.
- Represent the business at relevant industry events, both in person and virtually.
- Lead consultative discovery sessions and develop compelling business cases covering SaaS technology and fund administration solutions.
- Manage complex, consensus-driven sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, anticipate objections, and address concerns related to security, transitions, and data migration.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and consistently achieve or exceed revenue targets.
- Establish lasting relationships with GPs and finance leaders, supporting customer success beyond the initial sale.
- Work closely with Fund Solutions, Customer Success, Sales Development, and Solutions Engineering to deliver a coordinated customer experience.
- Demonstrate expertise in venture capital fund workflows, including capital calls, distributions, LP reporting, and fund administration operations.
- Position AI-powered capabilities as a meaningful competitive advantage and integrate AI tools into daily sales activities, including account research, call preparation, deal strategy, and communication.
- Lead executive-level discussions with credibility and preparation, while sharing market insights and contributing to the continuous improvement of the sales strategy.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of full-cycle, quota-carrying B2B sales experience, or at least 6 years of fund accounting or fund operations experience with exposure to the venture capital industry.
- Proven ability to independently generate and develop a sales pipeline without relying primarily on inbound leads or SDR support.
- Practical AI fluency, including active use of AI tools in daily workflows and the ability to communicate their value credibly to sophisticated buyers.
- Demonstrated success building trusted, long‑term relationships that extend beyond the completion of a sale.
- Strong executive presence and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage complex sales processes involving multiple projects and stakeholders.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
- Experience selling fund administration services, FinTech solutions, SaaS products, or other relevant technology and financial services is preferred.
- Direct experience working within or selling to the venture capital, General Partner, or Limited Partner ecosystem is an advantage.
- Previous experience entering and developing new markets is a plus.
- Familiarity with sales platforms such as Salesforce, Outreach, and Gong is beneficial.
Benefits
- U.S. base salary range of $125,000–$145,000, depending on experience, skills, location, and applicable local pay requirements.
- Commission-based compensation in addition to base salary.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Life insurance and mental wellness coverage.
- Fertility and growing family support.
- Flexible time off, in addition to company-paid holidays.
- Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Allowance to customize your home workspace and technology setup.
- Annual professional development stipend.
- Remote work environment supported by digital-first collaboration practices.