Account Executive
About us :
Gushwork.ai builds AI Agents that help small and medium businesses automate their entire inbound marketing stack from SEO and website content to reviews, blogs, and lead funnels. Our current focus is the manufacturing and industrial distributors industry.
In plain English : were replacing bloated marketing agencies with intelligent, always-on software.
Backed by Lightspeed, SIG, Beenext, and B Capital, Gushwork.ai is one of the fastest-growing AI companies globally.
In just a year, weve grown to $1.5M ARR and are scaling fast toward $15M ARR in the next 12 months helping thousands of small businesses grow smarter, not harder.
The Role :
Were looking for a closer who thrives in fast-paced, high-velocity sales environments. Youll own the full sales cycle from discovery to close for qualified meetings booked by our 10-person BDR team. This is a quota-carrying role where youll close 4-8 deals monthly, with deal cycles ranging from 1-3 calls.
Working Hours : US Shift (5 PM 2 : 00 AM IST)
Work Mode : Hydrid
What Youll Do :
- Run discovery calls with qualified prospects (OEMs, distributors, manufacturers) to uncover pain points around lead generation and digital presence
- Deliver compelling demos that connect our AI SEO solution to specific business outcomes and revenue impact
- Navigate buying committees within SMB organizations, typically engaging with Marketing Directors, Sales Leaders, and C-suite
- Close deals on 12-month contracts with ACV of $5k-$25k, meeting or exceeding monthly quota
- Manage pipeline with disciplineforecast accurately, maintain detailed CRM hygiene, and move deals forward with urgency
- Partner with Growth Managers post-sale to ensure smooth handoffs and identify expansion opportunities
- Iterate on sales methodology by sharing wins / losses and collaborating on improving conversion rates
What Success Looks Like :
Month 1-2 : Ramp on product, market, and sales process; close your first 2-3 dealsMonth 3+ : Consistently hit / exceed quota of 4-8 closed deals monthlyOngoing : Maintain 30%+ demo-to-close conversion rate and sub-30 day sales cyclesYoure a Great Fit If You Have :
2-4 years of closing experience in B2B SaaS, MarTech, or digital servicesProven track record hitting / exceeding quota in a high-velocity sales environmentSMB sales chops you know how to build urgency, handle objections, and close without lengthy procurement cyclesConsultative selling skills you diagnose before prescribing and can articulate ROI clearlyComfort with ambiguity youre joining an early-stage startup where adaptability mattersCRM proficiency (Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) and strong process disciplineExcellent English communication skills for engaging with global prospectsWant to hustle like crazy to hit the numbers!Bonus Points For :
Experience selling to manufacturers, distributors, or industrial / B2B companies.Background in SEO, content marketing, or lead generation solutions.Track record in 1-3 call close environments.Familiarity with AI-powered products.Experience selling to US / international markets.What We Offer :
Accelerators for over-quota performancetop performers earn significantly moreQualified pipeline delivered daily by our BDR teamfocus on closing, not prospectingFast feedback loops short sales cycles mean you learn and earn quicklyCareer growth as we scale, top performers move into senior AE or team lead rolesEquity in a VC-backed rocketshipCollaborative, high-performance culture where wins are celebrated and losses are learning momentsFlexible work environment with remote optionsOur Sales Process
BDR books qualified meeting hands off to youCall 1 : Discovery (30-45 min) - understand business, pain points, buying processCall 2 : Demo + Proposal (45-60 min) - tailored walkthrough, ROI discussion, pricingCall 3 (if needed) : Negotiation / Close - handle final objections, terms, signaturesHandoff to Growth Manager for onboardingPI668c22cdb897-30511-38044577