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Sola Security
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Founding Account Executive
Sola Security · United States
In short
You will own the entire revenue generation process from day one, including prospecting, pipeline management, and closing complex deals. Additionally, you will build the foundational sales infrastructure, including processes, CRM structure, and sales materials.
What they're looking for
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The role requires 5+ years of B2B SaaS and Cloud sales experience, specifically with a track record in early-stage startups. Candidates must be capable of running full sales cycles independently and possess experience engaging with technical and security stakeholders.
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Questions about this role
- Is this Sola Security role remote?
- Tagged remote.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Founding Account Executive to take ownership of our early sales efforts and help build the foundations of our sales motion from the ground up. As the first sales hire, you will be responsible for both generating revenue and shaping how we sell. This is a highly execution-focused role for someone who knows how to operate independently in an early-stage environment.
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We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Founding Account Executive to take ownership of our early sales efforts and help build the foundations of our sales motion from the ground up.
As the first sales hire, you will be responsible for both generating revenue and shaping how we sell. This is a highly execution-focused role for someone who knows how to operate independently in an early-stage environment.
The ideal candidate is a 0-to-1 builder who thrives in early-stage environments and knows how to create structure while executing. A strong individual contributor with full ownership of the sales cycle, from prospecting to closing complex deals. A full-stack seller who combines hands-on execution with a data-driven, disciplined approach to improving performance. Resilient and resourceful, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and maintain momentum in a fast-moving environment.
What You’ll Do
- Own revenue from day one
- Lead the full sales cycle - from prospecting and outreach to closing
- Build and manage your own pipeline (outbound + inbound)
Hit and exceed your quota
- Figure out what works - and make it repeatable
- Refine ICP, messaging, and positioning through real conversations
- Analyze pipeline, deals, and outcomes to improve performance
- Turn insights into a simple, effective sales approach
- Build the foundation as you go
- Establish a lightweight sales process and CRM structure
- Create and evolve core sales materials (playbook, objections, pricing)
- Be the voice of the customer
Bring market feedback into product and positioning decisions
- Requirements
- 5+ years of B2B SaaS and Cloud sales experience,
- Experience in early-stage Israeli startups as a first/early sales hire
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding quota
- Ability to run full sales cycles and close complex deals independently
- Comfortable operating hands-on across prospecting, CRM, and deal execution
Experience selling to security teams with an ability to engage technical/security stakeholders
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