Mid-Market Account Executive II
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSan Francisco, CA
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentEmployer Revenue
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedMay 13, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on May 13, 2026No pay range listed, though California requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
3-4+ years of sales experience in SaaS
2-3+ years of closing experience
Strong history of quota attainment
Can articulate at least 1 example of a customer story from prospect to closed won
Experience operating in a high-growth business environment
Clear written and verbal communication
Pre-sales experience: prioritization and outreach including scalable email communication and 1:1 customization
Sales Experience: discovery including 2nd and 3rd level pain, demonstrating and explaining ROI and bridging, and having the ability to hold customers to deadlines and generate urgency
Demonstrates enthusiasm for working outside of scope
Experience preparing sales proposals, forecasting, and account planning
Previous SDR or BDR experience
Knowledge of how online recruiting technology works
Possess relationships with key HR decision-makers at national Fortune 1000 companies and other top brands
Passion for honing your craft: has completed formal sales training programs, has knowledge of sales methodologies (i.e Challenger, MEDDIC, Sandler, etc)
Willing to work out of our NYC office
Benefits
Equity
401(k)
Family leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness stipend
Learning stipend
Remote stipend
Flexible PTO
About Handshake
Handshake was founded on a simple belief that everyone deserves a path to a great career, regardless of where they went to school or who they know. Today, we power 25 million job seekers, 1 million+ employers, and 1,600 educational institutions.
In 2025, we started Handshake AI and built the fastest-growing AI data business in history. We work directly with frontier AI lab researchers to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and push the boundary of data. We’ve grown from $0 to ~$1B run rate and pay ~$60M to over 30K individuals every month.
Why join Handshake now:
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Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
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Partner hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world’s top educational institutions
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Work together with engineers, scientists, operators, and more from Palantir, Meta, Scale AI, and former YC founders
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Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
About The Role
We’re looking for a Mid-Market Account Executive II to join our Employer Sales Team at Handshake, the only all-in-one early talent recruiting platform. In this role you will connect Employers to students and alumni to democratize access to opportunity. You will be given an account list and will be responsible for managing a full-cycle sales process from prospecting to closing. This includes but isn’t limited to account prioritization, prospecting and outreach, uncovering customer objectives and aligning to Handhsake’s value, and finally creating urgency to drive deadlines and accountability. Handshake is a fast-paced environment and it’s an exciting time. In order to be successful you must embrace change management, have a positive mindset, and be a problem-solver.
Responsibilities
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Exceed quarterly and annual quota targets
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Develop and cultivate relationships with senior executives at the Director, SVP, and VP levels
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Leverage internal tools and resources to prospect, nurture, and close new business
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Be customer first and take a consultative approach to selling Handshake’s value
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Responsible for accurately forecasting business on monthly/quarterly/yearly basis
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Interact and collaborate cross-functionally to build and grow our multi-sided talent marketplace
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Work independently while also up-leveling and supporting your team
You Have
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3-4+ years of sales experience in SaaS with 2-3+ years of closing experience
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A strong history of quota attainment and can articulate at least 1 example of a customer story from prospect to closed won
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Experience operating in a high-growth business environment like Handshake
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Clear written and verbal communication
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Pre-sales experience: prioritization and outreach including scalable email communication and 1:1 customization
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Sales Experience: discovery including 2nd and 3rd level pain, demonstrating and explaining ROI and bridging, and having the ability to hold customers to deadlines and generate urgency to drive deals forward in the sales cycle
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Demonstrates enthusiasm for working outside of scope to enrich processes and have an impact on larger business objectives
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Willing to work out of our NYC office
Bonus Points
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Experience preparing sales proposals, forecasting, and account planning
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Previous SDR or BDR experience
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Knowledge of how online recruiting technology works - and the ability to explain it in ordinary terms
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Possess relationships with key HR decision-makers at national Fortune 1000 companies and other top brands.
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Passion for honing your craft: has completed formal sales training programs, has knowledge of sales methodologies (i.e Challenger, MEDDIC, Sandler, etc), and/or utilizes additional resources like books or podcasts to up level skills
We Offer
Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life.
The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
🎯 Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
💰 Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
🍼 Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
💝 Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
📚 Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
💻 Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
🏝 Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
🤝 Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses
Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.