Expressions of Interest: Mid-Market Account Executive
Blinq
Sales & Business Development
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 150k-150k / year
Posted 6+ months ago
Expression of Interest?
This isn’t a live role - yet.
We’re always looking to meet sharp humans who see the world a little differently and want to help us reimagine how people connect. If the role you’re looking for isn’t listed right now, this is your chance to raise your hand early. We’ll reach out when something opens up that matches your energy, your skills, and where we’re headed next.
What is Blinq?
Blinq is building the fastest, most intuitive way to share who you are and remember who you meet. What started as the world’s #1 digital business card is now the starting point for over 50 million new relationships a year - and growing at unicorn pace.
Our vision is to build the world’s intelligence layer for professional relationships - one that remembers for you, prompts when it matters, and keeps you in play. If that’s the kind of scale and ambition you want to be part of, you’re in the right place.
Why You’ll Love It Here
• Rapid growth: Doubling ARR every few months, expanding our product surface, and rapidly building our team across Sydney, San Francisco, Melbourne, and New York.
• Well-resourced: $45m+ raised from the likes of Blackbird, Touring Capital, Hubspot Ventures, and Square Peg - we’re continuously investing in the people and tools that fuel our mission.
• A rare moment to join: We’re hitting an inflection point - big enough to have momentum, small enough for you to shape the journey.
• Customers love it: 140k+ reviews and a 4.9/5 rating on the App Store - people around the world rely on Blinq to make that first interaction count.
• We work in person, on purpose: We believe creativity and energy are better face-to-face - so we spend 3 days a week in the office and the rest where you work best.
Growth at Blinq
Our Growth team is where sales, marketing, and growth strategy collide to supercharge Blinq’s reach. We bring our story to life for customers, partners, and the broader market - showing them how a single “card share” can launch a lasting relationship. If you’re passionate about connecting big ideas to the people who need them most, this is your place to shine.
Role & Impact
As an Account Executive (New Business), you will be part of our expanding team in New York or be our first employee in San Francisco responsible identify, source and close new business opportunities. If you are a results-driven individual who shines in startup environments and has a passion for building relationships and driving sales, this role is for you!
We’ll challenge you to bring a self-starter approach, creative problem solving skills, commercial acumen and competitive fire to Blinq across North America and Europe.
What You’ll Do
- Win new business and drive revenue. Use multiple channels to find your way to the right people at prospective customers, educate them about our services, and help them succeed with Blinq. You’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals to first 12-month ARR expansion.
- Manage a pipeline of primarily outbound prospects as well as inbound leads to identify, engage, and develop relationships with potential buyers.
- Gather and share insights on customer needs, market trends, and competitive activity to influence product roadmap and company strategy.
- Identify areas for improvement within the sales process, develop playbooks, and establish scalable workflows for future team growth.
- Act as an ambassador for the company, consistently upholding its mission, values, and value propositions in all client interactions and industry events.
What You’ll Bring
- 3–5 years of proven success in a B2B sales role, ideally within SaaS or a high-growth startup environment
- At least 2 years of experience working on outbound sales
- A highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a proactive, problem-solving approach
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets, with a strong track record of closing deals
- Proficiency in lead generation, negotiation, and deal management, with a deep understanding of the full sales cycle
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate value propositions and build rapport with clients.
- Team player - We are looking to build something great and team culture is at the core of what makes Blinq a great place to work
What You Get
We hold a high bar and move with intent. You’ll get the clarity, trust, and ownership to meet it - and a team that pushes to do the best work of our lives. We back that with:
• Competitive salary & growth path: As Blinq grows, your role and compensation grow with it - no glass ceilings here.
• Health & wellbeing: Premium healthcare (including dental and vision), because feeling good fuels your best work.
• Generous paid time off: We encourage everyone to take at least 20 days fully disconnect each year, with a flexible policy beyond that.
• Parental leave: Inclusive policies to ensure you have the support you need for your family.
