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Account Executive, Talent Cloud

200k – 200kUnited StatesRemote4+ YOE
Summary

Drives expansion revenue for Rippling’s Talent product suite by partnering with Account Managers to identify and close cross-sell opportunities in existing accounts. Owns full sales cycle with 4+ years B2B SaaS closing experience, HR/Talent tech familiarity, and proven top performance.

About the role

What you'll do

  • Partner with Account Managers to identify, prioritize, and close expansion opportunities within existing accounts
  • Own the end-to-end sales cycle for Talent products, from discovery through close
  • Lead consultative discovery conversations and tailored product demos aligned to customer needs
  • Manage pipeline and forecast with accuracy in Salesforce
  • Navigate multi-stakeholder sales cycles, building alignment across HR, Talent, and executive buyers
  • Position Rippling effectively against other solutions in the Talent and HR tech landscape
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Implementation, and Marketing to deliver strong customer outcomes
  • Apply structured sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDICC) to drive consistent execution
  • Consistently meet or exceed quota

What you’ll need

  • 4+ years of closing experience in B2B SaaS
  • Proven track record of top performance (top 10% or consistent overachievement)
  • Experience selling into HR, Talent Acquisition, or People teams
  • Familiarity with Talent or HR tech solutions (e.g., recruiting, performance, engagement, or learning platforms)
  • Ability to manage a high-volume pipeline while executing thoughtful, strategic deals
  • Experience working within an existing customer base or expansion-focused role is a strong plus
  • Strong sales fundamentals, including discovery, multi-threading, and value-based selling
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

This role will receive a competitive On-Target Earnings (base salary + sales commission) + benefits + equity. The On-Target Earnings* for US-based employees will be 50/50 commission split for base/variable pay, and aligned with one of the ranges below based on location. The pay range for this role is: 200,000 - 200,000 USD per year (Remote - United States)

Skills
SalesforceMEDDICCB2B SaaSHR TechTalent AcquisitionATSPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementSales MethodologiesPipeline Management
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