Founding Account Executive - NYC
Quick Summary
About ExaWe raised a $250M Series C to build the search engine for AIs. Led by a16z, with existing investors Benchmark, Lightspeed, and YC doubling down, the round brings Exa's valuation to $2.
About the Role
~1 min readAs an Account Executive at Exa, you will work with customers who need speed, intelligence, and accuracy in their workflows. You’ll take full ownership of deals—prospecting, running demos, negotiating, and closing.
Responsibilities
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Help build our NYC GTM office from 0->1 (culture cultivation, in-person events, in-person sales)
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Own the entire sales cycle—from first touch to close
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Run product demos that make customers say “wow”
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Develop and execute strategies to land high-value customers
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Work closely with SDRs to keep the pipeline strong and moving
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Negotiate contracts, hit targets, and drive revenue growth
2+ years in a sales role, ideally in SaaS or AI/tech products
Experience managing a full sales cycle, from lead generation to close
Strong communication skills—you can tell a great story and sell a vision
A consultative approach—help customers see the business value, not just the features
A competitive edge—you’re driven, persistent, and love closing deals
Comfort in a fast-moving, high-growth startup environment
This is an in-person opportunity in NYC, with several sponsored trips to SF head quarters to onboard. We are open to sponsoring International candidates (e.g STEM OPT, OPT, H1B, O1, E3). In addition to premium healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), we also offer fertility benefits and a monthly wellness stipend to all of our employees.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- May 20, 2026
- First seen
- May 21, 2026
- Last seen
- May 21, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 52%
- Scored at
- May 21, 2026
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