18157.1 - Account Executive - Northeast

Distro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VirgilHR is seeking an Account Executive to own the full sales cycle for mid-market HR and legal buyers across the US Northeast and Midwest. You will lead discovery, demos, pricing, negotiation, and closing, reporting to the Director of Sales. Travel for networking and on-sites is required.

You bring 3+ years of SaaS sales, a proven quota track record, and strong consultative selling skills. Proficiency with HubSpot, Salesforce, Salesloft, Slack, Loom, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field, or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota.
• Familiar with HubSpot, Salesforce, Salesloft, Slack, Loom, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Comfortable in a startup environment and able to shape processes and strategy.
• Strong communicator with a consultative approach to listening, problem-solving, and closing.
• Values-driven: transparent, customer-focused, accountable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from discovery to close.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline from outbound, inbound leads, and SDR support.
• Deliver consultative sales experiences rooted in HR compliance needs.
• Collaborate with SDRs to improve outreach messaging and conversions.
• Maintain detailed records in HubSpot and Salesforce.
• Stay current on industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Provide feedback to Marketing and Product on trends.
• Partner with Customer Success for seamless handoff and renewals.
• Drive referrals and expansion opportunities within your book.

Skills

SaaS sales

Quota attainment

Startup environment

Consultative selling

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Salesloft

Slack

Loom

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

New York Full-time $60,000 – $80,000 Posted 7 days ago

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Account Executive — US Northeast/Midwest (US-Based)

Who We Are:

VirgilHR’s vision is to make employment and labor law data accessible and digestible to HR professionals. Our technology provides instant employment and labor law guidance so HR teams can make compliant decisions quickly and confidently. As a fast-growing startup, we aim to bring efficiency back to HR’s day-to-day while mitigating legal risk.

What You Will Do:

Own the full sales cycle for mid-market HR and legal buyers, from discovery and demos to pricing, negotiation, and close; shape the future of HR tech by closing meaningful deals and helping organizations solve compliance problems. Report directly to the Director of Sales.

Salary Range:

$60,000–$70,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the full sales cycle, from discovery and demos to pricing, negotiation, and close
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities through self-generated outbound, inbound leads, and SDR support
• Deliver consultative sales experiences rooted in understanding HR compliance needs and urgency
• Collaborate with SDRs to improve outreach messaging and conversion rates
• Keep detailed records of opportunities, objections, and buying timelines in HubSpot and Salesforce
• Stay current on industry trends and competitive landscape
• Communicate feedback and trends to Marketing and Product teams
• Partner with Customer Success for seamless handoff and long-term value
• Drive referrals and expansion opportunities within your book of business

Who You Are / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field, or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu
• 3+ years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience, preferably in HR, compliance, or legal tech
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota
• Familiar with HubSpot, Salesforce, Salesloft, Slack, Loom, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Comfortable in a startup environment and able to shape processes and strategy
• Strong communicator with a consultative approach to listening, problem-solving, and closing
• Values-driven: transparent, customer-focused, accountable, and team-oriented

Location & Hours:

Based in the Northeast or Midwest U.S.; will manage the Northeast/Midwest direct sales territory. Some travel required for networking, team on-sites, conferences, and customer meetings.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base salary plus a generous, non-capped commission plan with quota, at-target commission rate, and accelerators.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations:

VirgilHR embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you require accommodations during the application process, please email [e-mail] .

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