Account Executive (Mid-Market)

Middesk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business verification firm is seeking an Account Executive to drive business growth in the fintech and payments sectors. The role targets new customer acquisition, including full sales cycle management and strategic engagement with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of B2B sales experience in a startup environment, strong relationship building, and a keen understanding of the financial services industry. This position follows a hybrid work model requiring two days a week in the NYC office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quota-carrying Account Executive role with a proven track record.
• Familiarity with challenges in financial services and fintech sectors.
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive pipeline growth and close new business within target accounts.
• Develop tailored engagement plans for senior leaders.
• Position as an expert on business identity and compliance.
• Lead the end-to-end sales cycle from outreach to evaluation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, advocating for their needs.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

FinTech or Financial Services Experience

Startup Experience

Industry Knowledge

Strategic Sales Approach

Relationship Building

Customer Advocacy

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

About Middesk

Middesk makes it easier for businesses to work together. Since 2018, we’ve been transforming business identity verification, replacing slow, manual processes with seamless access to complete, up-to-date data. Our platform helps companies across industries confidently verify business identities, onboard customers faster, and reduce risk at every stage of the customer lifecycle.
Middesk came out of Y Combinator, is backed by Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners, and was recently named to Forbes Fintech 50 List and cited as an industry leader in business verification by digital identity strategy firm, Liminal.

The Role

Middesk is expanding its presence in the banking, lending, fintech, and payments sectors, and we’re looking for an Account Executive to drive new business growth in these key markets. This role is focused on hunting new logos—identifying, engaging, and closing net‑new customers who can benefit from Middesk’s solutions. You’ll own the full sales cycle, building relationships with senior stakeholders in product, compliance, and risk, while developing acquisition strategies to penetrate new accounts. Additionally, you’ll provide valuable market feedback to influence Middesk’s product roadmap, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

We follow a hybrid work model, and for this role, there is an expectation of 2 days per week in our NYC office. Candidates should be based within a commutable distance, as we believe in the value of in‑person collaboration and building strong team connections while also supporting flexibility where possible.

What You’ll Do

• New Business Focus: Drive pipeline growth and close new business within a set list of target accounts while actively hunting for new opportunities.
• Strategic Engagement: Develop tailored engagement plans for senior leaders within key accounts, fostering strong relationships and identifying new partnership opportunities.
• Thought Leadership: Position yourself as an expert on business identity, compliance, and risk, providing valuable insights to support customers’ strategic goals.
• Product Knowledge: Gain deep knowledge of Middesk’s offerings to communicate their value effectively across a variety of use cases and business needs.
• Sales Process Management: Lead the end-to-end sales cycle—from initial outreach to solution evaluation in collaboration with Solutions Engineering, ensuring a smooth handoff to Account Management for long-term growth.
• Customer Advocacy: Act as a trusted advisor to customers, advocating for their needs within Middesk and supporting Account Management in driving account expansion.

What We’re Looking For

• B2B Sales Experience: 3+ years in a quota‑carrying Account Executive role, with a proven track record of exceeding revenue targets in complex sales environments.
• FinTech or Financial Services Experience: Familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities within these sectors.
• Startup Experience: Previous experience in a high‑growth, fast‑paced startup environment. We are Series B 100 employees.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience targeting financial services, fintech, or payments clients, with familiarity in compliance or risk management preferred.
• Strategic Sales Approach: Ability to create tailored solutions for complex buyer journeys and adapt strategies to varied customer needs.
• Relationship Building: Proven experience developing relationships with executive‑level stakeholders and influencing buying decisions in cross‑functional organizations.
• Customer Advocacy: Skilled at representing customer perspectives to internal teams, contributing to the product roadmap based on customer needs and feedback.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Demonstrated ownership and initiative in navigating a fast‑paced, evolving environment; adaptable and impact‑oriented.
• NYC‑Based Hybrid Work: Located in the NYC area, with availability for in‑office Tuesday and Thursdays as part of our hybrid model.

Nice to Haves

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree preferred.