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Founding US-based Account Executive at well-funded industrial AI startup

Are you ready to be the first US hire for a category-defining AI startup? This Series A-backed leader is transforming manufacturing with AI agents that reduce downtime by 33% and deliver massive ROI. We are looking for a Founding Account Executive in New York to build our US commercial engine from the ground up. If you thrive in high-stakes, 0-to-1 environments and have a track record of closing six-figure enterprise deals in the industrial or SaaS space, this is your chance to own a market and shape the future of industrial efficiency.

Overview

Role overview

As the first US hire, you will build a commercial presence from the ground up, selling a category-defining AI platform that monitors manufacturing production in real-time. You will own the full sales cycle, from independent pipeline generation to closing six and seven-figure enterprise deals that drive massive operational ROI.

Company

About the company

Well-funded industrial AI startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Own and build a robust pipeline across manufacturing and industrial verticals in the US market.
  • Lead complex, consultative enterprise sales cycles to land multi-site AI programs.
  • Collaborate directly with the CEO and Product teams to shape the US go-to-market strategy.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • 3–7 years of enterprise SaaS experience with a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas.
  • Experience navigating complex sales cycles within manufacturing, IIoT, or industrial automation environments.
  • A builder’s mindset capable of thriving in 0-to-1 environments with high travel flexibility.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Impactful founding role where your instincts and early wins directly define the company’s US trajectory.
  • Backed by top-tier VCs and industry-leading angels in a high-growth Series A stage.
  • Highly tangible product that delivers documented 465% annual ROI and drastic safety improvements for global manufacturers.

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