Posted 18 June, 2026
Account Executive 2
Atlas HXM
Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 102_698403_8422006002
The Account Executive will drive new business growth by independently sourcing, managing, and closing high-value strategic opportunities in the Employer of Record (EOR) space, with a consistent focus on winning deals and expanding market presence.
Key Attributes
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EOR Experience
Deep understanding of the EOR landscape, global employment compliance, cross-border hiring, onboarding, and workforce solutions. Has previously sold EOR solutions or worked in a provider, demonstrating an ability to speak credibly to HR, legal, and finance stakeholders. -
Hunter Mentality
Self-motivated and tenacious; thrives in outbound-focused environments. Actively sources new leads via cold outreach, networking, social selling, and strategic prospecting. Builds a strong personal pipeline without reliance on inbound marketing. -
Proven Closer
Exceptional track record of closing complex, high-value B2B deals with a win rate of 30% or higher. Demonstrates strong control of the sales process from qualification to close. Brings confidence in handling long sales cycles and C-level negotiations. -
Strategic Thinking
Can identify and prioritize high-potential accounts. Aligns sales strategy with the company's growth goals. Understands the client's business drivers and positions EOR solutions as a competitive advantage. -
Consultative Selling Skills
Expert in building trust and identifying pain points. Uses discovery to guide prospects toward the best-fit solution. Strong ability to articulate value proposition in both business and technical terms. -
Data-Driven & Accountable
Monitors pipeline metrics, conversion rates, and activity levels to optimize performance. Operates with a results mindset and embraces accountability for individual revenue targets.
Our ideal candidate:
- Has 5-8+ years of experience in B2B SaaS or workforce solutions sales, with a minimum of 2-3+ years in EOR global employment or HR compliance experience, and a proven track record of selling into global or multi-region markets.
- Has demonstrated career growth in hunter roles (e.g., SDR to AE progression or full-cycle AE roles).
- Has a proven history of meeting/exceeding quota in a high-performance sales environment.
- Is comfortable selling into C-suite, HR, Legal, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders across global and regional companies.
- Is skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, navigating complex org structures, and leading consultative discussions.
- Ideally brings a personal network or prospecting familiarity from SMB, mid-market, to enterprise clients in key regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, APAC).
- Is proficient with CRM (Salesforce preferred), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Gong, and sales enablement tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Is disciplined with pipeline hygiene, forecasting, and reporting.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, scale-up environment with minimal oversight.
- Takes initiative, brings energy, and collaborates well with internal teams (Marketing, Product, Operations).
- Values integrity, transparency, and delivering on commitments.