SMB Account Executive (Remote, North America)

About Aligned Aligned is the buyer enablement platform that helps modern B2B revenue teams close deals faster by solving the real problem: buying complexity. The biggest reason deals stall isn’t bad sales execution: it’s buyer friction. More stakeholders, longer sales cycles, and greater budget scrutiny mean buyers struggle to evaluate, gain internal buy-in, and get a deal approved. Aligned removes these roadblocks by giving sellers and buyers a single shared space – one link with every decision resource, stakeholder, and next step in one place. With real-time signals, mutual action plans, and embedded deal playbooks, Aligned helps AEs drive deal momentum, reduce ghosting, and close with confidence – all while enabling their buyers to win. The Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated SMB Account Executive to join our sales team. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing the full sales cycle for SMB customers (30-200 employees), closing low 5-fig deals, within a 1-4 week sales cycle. You will help educate customers, navigate a competitive landscape, and align various stakeholders (4-8 on average) within each account. You’ll work closely with our Head of Sales as we expand our market share in this exciting space. Key Responsibilities: ● Own the full sales cycle for SMB accounts (30-200 employees). ● Execute a buyer-centric sales process focusing on partnering with buyers throughout their journey. ● Maintain empathy, integrity, and a focus on helping customers solve their challenges, ensuring a buyer-friendly experience. ● Project manage the sales process effectively—ensure every stage is handled with precision and organization. ● Develop compelling business cases that highlight clear value, empowering champions within accounts to advocate for Aligned. ● Build consensus across buying groups by engaging multiple stakeholders (multithreading) and aligning their needs. ● Conduct strategic conversations with senior decision-makers to position Aligned as the right choice. ● Collaborate with SDR, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to ensure alignment and improve the customer journey. ● Use strategic outbound activities to self-source pipeline opportunities, while also leveraging inbound leads to exceed targets. ● Identify potential expansion opportunities above a certain threshold (handled by CS otherwise). ● Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure customer insights inform our growth strategy. What We Are Looking For: ● Proven Sales Experience in a Startup : 2+ years of SMB sales success in a startup or growth-stage environment. ● Complex Sales Skills : Experience with competitive, multi-threaded sales processes, and value-based selling. ● Excellent Communication : Strong active listening, confidence in presenting, and ability to connect with all levels of stakeholders, including C-suite executives. ● Self-Sufficient : Comfortable in a startup environment without tight management or structured enablement. ● Grit and Determination : You are driven, don’t give up easily, and follow through on tasks and objectives. ● Project Management Mindset : Organized, methodical, and able to manage a process-driven sales approach. ● Empathy and Integrity : Authentic and trustworthy; passion for solving customer problems. ● Coachable and Adaptable : Open to feedback and able to improve quickly. Why Join Us? • Join the #1 Digital Sales Room on G2 • Help grow a winning business that is growing fast in both revenue and headcount • Work closely with and learn from a leadership team that has built successful businesses and been top performers throughout their careers • Stretch your creative legs and technical fluency to build a world-class PLG-first sales motion • Be part of