Account Executive

Hire Hangar Global

. Run discovery calls with founders, executives, and hiring managers .

Posted 10/22/2026contractRemote • South AfricaJuniorMid-Level💰 $1,500 - $2,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in closing sales, managing client relationships, and executing full sales cycles, particularly within the staffing and recruiting industry. Proficient in utilizing CRM platforms and remote collaboration tools to drive business growth and maintain accurate records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Closing Sales ExperienceProven Revenue Target AchievementFamiliarity With CRM PlatformsExperience In Staffing Or Recruiting SalesStrong Discovery And Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales Cycle ManagementContract NegotiationRevenue Target AchievementClient Relationship ManagementProposal Preparation

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsFollow-Up SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM PlatformsSlackZoomGoogle WorkspaceAsanaLinkedIn Sales NavigatorMicrosoft 365

Industry Keywords

Agency SalesStaffing SalesRecruiting SalesSMB ClientsStartup Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run discovery calls with founders, executives, and hiring managers
Scope hiring needs and prepare proposals and contracts
Close new business and collect deposits to kick off searches
Re-engage past clients and expand existing accounts
Maintain accurate pipeline and deal records in the CRM
Hand off closed deals cleanly to the recruiting team
Work with fast-growing global companies through Hire Hangar, a recruiting firm that helps startups and growth-stage companies build global teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years in a closing role (Account Executive or similar)
Proven track record of hitting or exceeding revenue targets
Experience selling to US-based companies, founders or executives
Strong discovery, negotiation and follow-up skills
Prior remote work experience required; fluency with remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar
Reliable internet connection and a professional remote work setup
Experience in agency, staffing, or recruiting sales preferred
Experience managing a full sales cycle with SMB and startup clients preferred
Familiarity with contract and MSA negotiations preferred
Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce
Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Familiarity with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
Familiarity with Slack, Zoom, and task management tools
Ability to work US time zones (EST–PST)
English proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Real growth opportunities
Remote work arrangement
Compensation based on experience, skills, job knowledge, abilities, and internal alignment
Transparent compensation structure
Compensation tied to business impact and contributions