- Due to the nature of Hex’s product and our target end users (data folks), we have a complex and very product-based sales cycle that requires a team-based selling approach. This leader will play a critical role in scaling what’s working, building new playbooks, and developing a team that blends classic sales rigor with technical depth and curiosity.
- This role will help build a top-notch AE team skilled not only in classic sales tactics but also product/ecosystem expertise that is a competitive advantage for Hex. They will be responsible for hiring, coaching, and mentoring the folks on their team. They will partner closely cross-functionally with leaders in revenue, product, and marketing to efficiently close new business and help drive expansion. Success will be measured by revenue attainment and the adoption/efficacy of internal processes.
Focus Areas
- Recruit, hire, and onboard high-performing AEs with a focus on technical acumen and customer empathy
- Create an inclusive, high-trust team culture that balances creativity, accountability, and fun
- Coach and support AEs through complex deal cycles—from discovery through close and expansion
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day to day needs and development of the AE team as they work to land new logos and grow our Mid-Market accounts (companies with 250 - 2,500 employees)
- Define and refine our sales methodology, including how we land and expand accounts
- Develop a deep understanding of Hex’s technology, ecosystem, competitors, and use-cases to help shape how we position Hex’s value in a rapidly evolving ecosystem of data tools
- Partner with RevOps and Marketing to manage pipeline health and improve conversion throughout the funnel
- Travel as needed to support the team and deepen customer relationships
You might be a fit for this role if you have:
- 3+ years experience managing and scaling AE teams at a high growth SaaS company with experience as an Account Executive
- Proven track record of successfully hiring, growing, and leading teams
- Experience selling a highly technical product (ideally in the data, analytics, or data management space) to a technical persona (data, engineering, platform)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and inspire audiences
- Growth-minded with a desire to build from the ground up
- Highly accountable and able to effectively partner with Business Development, RevOps, and Marketing teams
In addition to our unique culture, Hex proudly offers a competitive total rewards package, including but not limited to, market-benched salary & equity, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible paid time off.
The on-target-earnings (OTE) for this role is: $310,000 - $340,000
The salary range shown may be a reflection of additional factors such as geographical location and skill ranges/levels we’re open to. Placement in the salary range will be decided upon completion of the interview process, taking into account factors like leaving room for growth, internal fairness & parity, your demonstrated skills, and the depth of your experience. Our Recruiting team will be able to provide more details during the interview process.
By submitting an application the candidate consents to the use of their personal information in accordance with the Hex Privacy policy: https://learn.hex.tech/docs/trust/privacy-policy.
Hex Technologies uses AI-assisted tools as part of our application review process, including for resume screening and fraud detection. These tools help our team evaluate applications and verify applicant information. All AI-generated recommendations are reviewed by a member of our recruiting team before any hiring decision is made. No application is automatically rejected based solely on an AI tool's output.
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience managing and scaling AE teams at a high growth SaaS company
- Experience as an Account Executive
- Proven track record of hiring, growing, and leading teams
- Experience selling technical products in data and analytics
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Hex Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave with an extended period for gestational parents, a flexible return‑to‑work approach, and family‑planning support via Carrot (including a stated $10,000 lifetime benefit) are clearly detailed. Feedback suggests these policies stand out for a startup and meaningfully support new and growing families.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is explicitly listed, alongside mental‑health support and FSA options. Feedback suggests the breadth of coverage is strong for a growth‑stage company, though exact cost shares should be confirmed in the offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited/flexible PTO, paid holidays and sick days, and a remote‑friendly model with hub‑based co‑location are emphasized across public materials. Feedback suggests this flexibility can support work‑life balance when team norms enable real usage.
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What We Do
Hex is changing the way people work with data. Our platform makes analytics workflows more powerful, collaborative, and shareable. Hex solves key pain points with today's data and analytics tooling, and is loved by thousands of users all over the world for the beautiful UI, new superpowers, and boundless flexibility. We are a tight-knit crew of engineers, designers, and data aficionados. Our roadmap is full of big ideas and little details, and we would love your help bringing them to life. Hex has raised over $100m from great VCs and angels, giving us many years of runway and the ability to pay competitive salaries, offer great benefits, and provide meaningful equity.
Why Work With Us
We’re a team of builders. We spend our days designing and developing beautiful products, growing and supporting our user base, and helping each other succeed and learn. To do that, we've developed a culture focused on quality, craft, and speed -- with very few meetings, bias toward action, and taking care of each other through feedback and support.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We have a truly hybrid workforce, with many employees working fully remotely, and others coming into one of our two offices (SF or NYC) 2-3 days per week.
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