Posted 28 Oct 2026 · Sales
Job description
At Mercury, building our customer base has been a wild and exciting adventure—and we’re just getting started. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a thoughtful, driven Account Executive to help more founders and business owners discover and thrive with Mercury.
Over the past two years, we've significantly expanded our startup customer base and we’re continuing on that journey to support even more startups and teams on Mercury. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with founders and finance leaders helping them shape the future of their finance stack with Mercury at the center. You’ll uncover pain points tied to current operations, run point on complex evaluations with multiple-products, and simplify the migration process across their full-stack into Mercury.
As an Account Executive, you’ll work directly with founders, business owners, and finance teams to deeply understand their operational needs and guide them to the right financial tools. You’ll immerse yourself in their ecosystems and uncover pain points to help them build great businesses with Mercury.
Here are some things you'll do on the job:
Own the end-to-end sales process—from initial outreach to close
Partner with our robust SDR team to build and nurture a strong outbound pipeline
Proactively identify new lead sources and learn about potential customers
Convert signups into enthusiastic, long-term Mercury champions
Manage a high volume of high-velocity sales cycles using internal tools
Collaborate with our Relationship Management team to onboard complex customers
Work cross-functionally with the Partnerships team to unlock new acquisition channels
Translate customer feedback into insights that inform product development
What We're Looking For:
Based in San Francisco or New York City
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
1+ year of closing experience in a sales or account executive role
Confidence in building and managing a high-quality pipeline
Strong discovery and consultative selling skills
A sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to share feedback to improve our sales process and product
A collaborative mindset and desire to support your teammates
Excellent communication skills—able to simplify complex topics
Curiosity and enthusiasm for helping innovative businesses grow
Passion for fintech and the future of financial tools
*Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.
Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.
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Total Rewards
The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits.
Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:
US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area:
$134,600—$168,200 USD
US employees outside of New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area:
$121,100—$151,400 USD
Pay, skills & work eligibility
Compensation
$134,600–168,200
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rget new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following: US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $134,600—$168,200 USD
Location, eligibility & working hours
- Listed work location
- New York, NY or San Francisco, CA / Any Office or Remote
- Visa sponsorship
- Not stated clearly
- Relocation support
- Not stated clearly
- Working hours / time zone
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Remote does not automatically mean work from any country. A location match does not confirm work authorization, sponsorship or relocation eligibility.
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