Who We Are
At Pave, we're building the industry’s leading compensation platform, combining the world's largest real-time compensation dataset with deep expertise in AI and machine learning. Our platform is perfecting the art and science of pay to give 8,500+ companies unparalleled confidence in every compensation decision.
Top tier companies like OpenAI, McDonald’s, Instacart, Atlassian, Synopsys, Stripe, Databricks, and Waymo use Pave, transforming every pay decision into a competitive advantage. $190+ billion in total compensation spend is managed in our workflows, and 70% of Forbes AI 50 use Pave to benchmark compensation.
The future of pay is real-time & predictive, and we’re making it happen right now. We’ve raised $160M in funding from leading investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Craft Ventures.
The Sales Team @ Pave
Pave’s sales team is looking for a driven Commercial Account Executive to help accelerate our growth and expand our compensation network. As an AE, you'll play a pivotal role in our go-to-market strategy, working directly with HR and Finance leaders to revolutionize how companies approach compensation. This role offers unique exposure to founders, investors, and industry leaders while helping shape the future of compensation technology.
What You'll Do
- Own the full sales cycle from discovery through close, building relationships with HR and Finance decision-makers
- Drive consultative sales processes that help prospects understand and solve their compensation challenges
- Collaborate with product and customer success teams to provide market feedback and improve our offering
- Participate in key strategic initiatives alongside the founding team, from compensation benchmarking to sales process development
- Execute a balanced approach of working inbound opportunities while maintaining strong outbound prospecting efforts
- Contribute to building and refining our sales playbook as we scale our go-to-market motion
What You'll Bring
- 1+ years of successful SaaS sales experience with a proven track record of quota achievement in the SMB/Mid-Market space
- Strong hunter mentality with the ability to source and close new business independently
- Excellence in discovery, solution positioning, and building relationships with executive stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong emotional intelligence and ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset with the desire to contribute beyond traditional sales responsibilities
- Passion for mastering your craft and immersing yourself in the compensation technology space
Compensation, It's What We Do.
Salary is just one component of Pave's total compensation package for employees. Your total rewards package at Pave will include equity, top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage, an unlimited PTO policy, and many other region-specific benefits. Your level is based on our assessment of your interview performance and experience, which you can always ask the hiring manager about to understand in more detail. This salary range may include multiple levels.
The targeted cash compensation for this position is (level depends on experience and performance in the interview process):
$160K OTE
Life @ Pave
Since being founded in 2019, Pave has established a robust global footprint. Headquartered in San Francisco's Financial District, we operate strategic regional hubs across New York City's Flatiron District, Salt Lake City, and the United Kingdom. We cultivate a vibrant, collaborative workplace culture through our hybrid model, bringing teams together in-person on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to foster innovation and strengthen professional relationships
Benefits @ Pave
At Pave, career advancement drives everything—roles expand, responsibilities deepen, and compensation rises alongside your professional growth.
What we provide
- Complete Health Coverage: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for you and your family, with plenty of options to suit your needs
- Time off & Flexibility: Flexible PTO and the ability to work from anywhere in the world for a month
- Meals & Snacks: Lunch & dinner stipends as well as fully stocked kitchens to fuel you
- Professional Development: Quarterly education stipend to continuously grow
- Family Support: Robust parental leave to bond with your new family
- Commuter Assistance: A commuter stipend to help you collaborate in person