Account Executive, E-commerce

Brex Brex · Fintech · New York, NY +4 · Sales

This role is for an Account Executive at Brex, an AI-native financial platform for businesses. The AE will focus on acquiring new customers in the e-commerce sector by selling Brex's corporate card, expense management, and travel software. Responsibilities include full-cycle sales, pipeline generation, value-based selling, and understanding e-commerce business models. The role requires B2B SaaS sales experience and a strong understanding of e-commerce operations and financial needs.

What you'd actually do

  1. Full-Cycle Sales Execution: Own the end-to-end sales process from outbound prospecting to discovery, product demos, and closing deals.
  2. Pipeline Generation & Management: Consistently source and qualify leads to maintain a strong, reliable pipeline.
  3. Value-Based Selling: Clearly communicate ROI and business value by understanding each prospect's goals and aligning Brex’s solutions to their needs.
  4. Customer-Centric Problem Solving: Build trust through insight and service, helping prospects navigate challenges and unlock growth.
  5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales Development, Product, and Underwriting to create a smooth and impactful buyer experience.

Skills

Required

  • 1+ years of closing experience in B2B SaaS sales
  • Strong ability to communicate value and ROI to small or mid-sized business stakeholders
  • Consistent quota attainment and a history of top-tier performance
  • A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on results and customer impact
  • Experience selling to or working with E-Commerce and Direct-to-Consumer brands, with a strong understanding of their operational and financial needs

Nice to have

  • Active participation in the E-Commerce ecosystem, including conferences, events, communities, or professional networks
  • Strong understanding of paid media, online customer acquisition, and the financial implications of scaling e-commerce businesses
  • Familiarity selling financial or operational software used by e-commerce teams (Expense Management, Payments, ERP, AP Automation, Banking, Accounting, etc.)

What the JD emphasized

  • high-volume
  • fast-paced
  • winning net-new revenue
  • high-volume
  • new business-focused role
  • high self-prospecting requirements