About this role
Who we areEmployment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.Since launching in 2014, we've grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform.The EH WayAt Employment Hero, we're proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way. We are Mission First - Our Mission determines what we work on, where we invest, and where we focus. Every decision runs through a single filter: does this accelerate our Mission? We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it's a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we're not satisfied with being average. This role We're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide. As the Account Executive, you will be focused on winning new business in the SMB market, speaking to C-level and HR executives across a wide range of business verticals. You will pitch, demo, present, and close deals end-to-end, with the majority (70%) of your leads coming from our energetic SDR team. This being said, a drive to generate your own leads and the ability to manage your own sales pipeline is a must.Your key focus areas will be: Winning new business in the Canadian market Managing a high-volume, end-to-end sales cycle from prospect to close Partnering closely with our SDR team to maximize opportunity conversion Delivering a consistent monthly quota through high-quality pipeline management. This will include: Pitching, demoing and closing new business across a wide range of verticals Presenting to and negotiating with C-suite and senior HR executives Collaborating closely with SDRs to qualify and progress inbound and outbound leads Maintaining a strong, accurate sales pipeline using Salesforce CRM Hitting monthly revenue targets through consultative, value-based selling Contributing to a culture of learning, energy and high performance within the sales team. Who you areTo thrive at Employment Hero, you'll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you'll also bring: 3-4 years of experience as an Account Executive in a B2B SaaS environment, with a proven track record of managing and closing full sales cycles Experience selling HR tech, Payroll, Time & Attendance (T&A), Learning Management Systems (LMS), or other complex B2B SaaS solutions is highly desirable Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales targets in a high-volume, fast-paced sales environment Experience selling complex, multi-stakeholder, technical SaaS solutions Experienced in selling to SMBs Confident in a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment Proven track record of success and consistently exceeding sales targets Hungry, curious, tenacious & a team player Bilingual in French and English (verbal and written) is an asset. What we can offerAt Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work. We live it.Joining Employment Hero means you'll: Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes. Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one. Access cutting-edge AI tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your exper