Account Executive
Campfire · 300 Montgomery St Suite 500 San Francisco
- Base
- Not disclosed
- OTE
- $220K–$240K
- Posted
- 14mo ago
The Braun Read
Ask hard questionsToo much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.
- Pay
- OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
- Transparency
- Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
- Pipeline
- Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
- Time on market
- Open 430+ days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
- Company hiring
- 11 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.
Red flags
None spotted.
Green flags
- Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.
Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.
The role
Sell Campfire's Agent+ software as an AE: build your own ICP lead lists, run multi-channel outbound with an SDR partner, then demo and negotiate contracts. Based in San Francisco, 5 days in office.
New Logo · Outbound
Selling motion
New Logo
Who you are selling to
Not stated in the posting.
Pipeline expectations
Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.
Compensation
$220K–$240K OTE
What is not disclosed
This posting doesn't tell you:
- Base salary
- Quota size
- Quota attainment
- Average deal size
- Territory
- Sales cycle length
Worth asking about on your first call.
Full posting
Please note: this role is required to be based in San Francisco, the entire team goes into the office 5 days per week and you will be working alongside your peers.
As an Account Executive's (AE), you will play a critical role in driving growth for Campfire. You’ll manage the end-to-end sales cycle—from identifying prospects to closing deals—while leveraging automation and lead-generation tools to scale outreach efforts effectively. Campfire is a hyper-growth company, we are looking for thought leaders that will grow with our team and strive to think beyond the details of what is included below. An ideal candidate will bring ideas to the table and strive to achieve results that go beyond the requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Prospecting
- Build and manage targeted lead lists, ensuring alignment with our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
- In addition to building your own pipeline, you will also partner with an SDR on our GTM team to drive effective pipeline.
- Utilize automation tools to identify, segment, and engage potential customers.
- Research and qualify leads in the software industry to create a robust sales pipeline.
Outreach & Relationship Building
- Execute multi-channel outreach strategies, including personalized emails, calls, and LinkedIn engagement.
- Identify key decision-makers and influencers within target accounts.
- Nurture leads and build relationships that drive trust and long-term partnerships.
- Manage the full sales cycle for select accounts, from discovery to contract negotiations.
- Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to tailor messaging and value propositions for prospects.
- Provide product demonstrations to potential clients and articulate the value of Agent+.
Metrics & Reporting
- Track, measure, and report on key sales metrics (e.g., lead-to-meeting and meeting-to-close conversion rates).
- Continuously optimize workflows and outreach strategies based on performance data.
- Optimized use of CRM software (HubSpot)
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience:
- 3+ years in a full-stack sales role (AE/SDR/BDR) within the software industry
- Bonus: Experience selling mid-market finance software (ERP, spend management, invoicing, etc.)
- Bonus: Experience working at an early stage startup or startup with a larger company (new market, etc.)
- Proven success in building and maintaining a high-quality sales pipeline
Skills & Tools:
- Expertise in lead list building and working with automation tools.
- Expertise in maintaining email infrastructure for optimized outbound engagement.
- Strong research skills to uncover insights about prospects and their businesses.
- Proficient in CRM management and reporting.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly proactive, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- A growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.