Account Executive
Persevio
Persevio is an AI-native recruitment startup based in Singapore, on a mission to redefine how companies hire and how candidates find work. We have built an AI recruiter, Viona, that moves beyond resume keywords to understand human potential at scale. Backed by external funding and led by an experienced founding team, we are replacing the traditional "black hole" of job applications with meaningful, AI-powered conversations. At Persevio, we value results over activity and empower our team with high autonomy to build the future of recruitment.
Job Description
- **Location**: Singapore (Hybrid)
- **Company Overview**:
- Persevio is an AI-native recruitment startup based in Singapore, on a mission to redefine how companies hire and how candidates find work. We have built an AI recruiter, Viona, that moves beyond resume keywords to understand human potential at scale.
- Backed by external funding and led by an experienced founding team, we are replacing the traditional "black hole" of job applications with meaningful, AI-powered conversations. At Persevio, we value results over activity and empower our team with high autonomy to build the future of recruitment.
- **Role Overview**:
- As one of our first two dedicated sales professionals, you will be the driving force behind Persevio’s growth engine. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you will execute a high-velocity outbound motion, transitioning from dedicated prospecting into a full-cycle Account Executive role. This is a ground-floor opportunity for a high-drive individual to build a revenue engine from scratch in a fast-paced AI startup environment.
- **Key Responsibilities**:
- **Drive Outbound Growth**: Execute a high-volume outbound strategy to introduce Persevio to HR and Talent Acquisition leaders, managing a consistent flow of outreach to build brand awareness.
- **Manage the Sales Pipeline**: Independently source leads and secure meetings, maintaining a high level of daily activity to build and sustain a robust sales pipeline.
- **Execute the Sales Playbook**: Utilize our existing ICP and CRM infrastructure to reach and exceed monthly client onboarding and retention targets.
- **Evolve into a Full-Cycle Closer**: Transition from prospecting to conducting product demos, handling pricing negotiations, and managing the end-to-end client onboarding process.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Partner closely with the Head of Sales to refine the sales pitch and strategy based on real-time market feedback.
- **Requirements**:
- **Minimum/Core Requirements**:
- Demonstrated experience or high aptitude for high-volume outbound sales, with a proven ability to maintain high activity levels in a prospecting-heavy role.
- A resilient, high-drive mindset with a strong personal motivation to succeed in a performance-oriented, results-driven environment.
- Ability to thrive in an early-stage startup environment characterized by high autonomy and evolving structures.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively engage and build trust with corporate HR stakeholders in the Singapore market.
- Must be currently based in Singapore to facilitate local market engagement and essential in-person meetings.
- **Preferred/Bonus Requirements**:
- Prior experience selling into HR, Talent Acquisition, or People teams (e.g., HR Tech, Recruitment Agencies, or Job Boards).
- Experience with short sales cycles and high-velocity B2B deals.
- A strong coachability factor with the ability to quickly absorb feedback and adapt sales techniques.
- **Why you should be interested**:
- **Foundational Impact**: Join as a founding member of the sales team where your contributions will directly shape the company's commercial trajectory and culture.
- **Direct Mentorship**: Work closely with the Head of Sales and Founder, receiving intensive coaching and a front-row seat to building a startup from the ground up.
- **Career Acceleration**: Benefit from a clear and rapid path from prospecting to a full-cycle Account Executive (AE) role as the team scales.
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Be part of a team that is fundamentally changing the recruitment industry through AI innovation, making hiring better for both companies and candidates.
- Ready to build the future of recruitment with us? We’d love to hear from you.
Updated at 2026-05-12T17:49:53.188+08:00