At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution designed to empower today’s commercial contractors. From service management to project execution, we’re reimagining how our customers operate. Our team thrives on ambition, innovation, and collaboration—qualities we look for in every new hire.
As a Strategic Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in acquiring and expanding relationships with large enterprise organizations, including private equity (PE) firms and investment companies. Reporting directly to our VP of Sales, this senior-level position focuses on driving complex, high-value deals with top-tier companies in the construction industry and beyond.
What You’ll Do:- Lead Complex Sales Cycles: Manage prospects from initial engagement to close, navigating multi-stakeholder enterprise deals with deal sizes of $1M+ ARR.
- Engage with High-Value Accounts: Build and deepen relationships with large enterprises and investment firms, driving strategic partnerships and revenue growth in the form of renewlas.
- Showcase BuildOps Value: Clearly articulate and demonstrate BuildOps' value proposition, focusing on ROI and transformative impact for large-scale organizations.
- Develop Account-Based Strategies: Partner with SDR, Sales Engineering, and other go-to-market teams to craft tailored strategies for high-potential accounts.
- Collaborate with PE and Investment Firms: Work closely with private equity and investment firms to uncover portfolio-wide opportunities and position BuildOps as a strategic partner.
- Drive Market Expertise: Stay informed about industry trends and the evolving needs of large commercial contractors, leveraging insights to create compelling narratives for prospects.
- Meet and Exceed Goals: Consistently achieve revenue targets while establishing BuildOps as a trusted advisor in the strategic space.
- Travel: You will be expected to travel 25% of the time to meet with customers
- Senior Sales Experience: 6+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience, with a track record of closing seven-figure deals.
- Complex Sales Expertise: Demonstrated success managing multi-stakeholder, high-value sales processes, preferably with Fortune 500 or investment-backed organizations.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the construction, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical contractor space is a significant advantage.
- PE and Investment Firm Experience: Experience working with private equity or investment firms is a major plus.
- Results-Driven: Proven ability to consistently exceed revenue targets of $1M+ ARR.
- Exceptional Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to influence C-level executives and decision-makers.
- Technical Acumen: Comfortable leading technical demos and aligning solutions with customer challenges.
- A strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
- Passionate about solving complex problems and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
- A self-starter who excels at selling transformational solutions and creating demand in untapped markets.
- Highly collaborative, resourceful, and driven by results.
- A team player with integrity, grit, and a commitment to excellence.
- $290,000 - $320,000 OTE and competitive stock options
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off: Supporting work-life balance and flexibility.
- Remote Work Opportunity: With optional in-person collaboration in Los Angeles.
- Team Culture: Inclusive, supportive, and focused on mutual success.
- Growth Opportunity: Be part of a company transforming an industry and accelerating at an extraordinary pace.
- Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
- One-time work-from-home allowance
- Hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in-office days
- Company events and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
- Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions
- The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers
We welcome applicants from across the U.S. where we are registered to do business and able to support employment. Currently, this excludes the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming. This list is based solely on operational and compliance considerations and is reviewed from time to time as our footprint grows.
About BuildOpsJoin BuildOps, the largest commercial trade platform in the country, as we transform the multi-billion dollar commercial contracting industry!
We’re not just talking incremental improvements—we’re talking a full-scale revolution, empowering the hardworking heroes who build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our world running. See why contractors choose Buildops here.
This is your chance to be part of a rocketship. We’re fresh off a $1 billion valuation and a $127M Series C funding round (part of over $275M raised to date) led by industry-leading investors like Meritech Capital, BOND, and SE Ventures, backed by Schneider Electric (Reuters, TechCrunch, LA Business Journal) . Our latest investors join our team of industry heavyweights like Next47, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, former Salesforce President Gavin Patterson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols. Their investment is fueling our aggressive growth and our commitment to equipping contractors with AI-driven tools to conquer chaos, boost efficiency, skyrocket profitability, and ultimately, deliver exceptional service.
At BuildOps, we’re changing the game and doing the best work of our careers. You’ll be a key player in a company that’s truly making a difference for the backbone of our economy. If you’re ready to tackle big challenges, work with a passionate team, and build something extraordinary, BuildOps is the place for you. 🚀
BuildOps is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
BuildOps will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act pursuant to applicable local and state laws.
BuildOps recruiters will only contact candidates through official channels and will never ask for payment, banking details, or sensitive personal information during the interview process. Verify all openings at https://buildops.com/careers. Report suspicious outreach to reportfraud.ftc.gov and [email protected]. We review every report, but may not be able to respond individually. BuildOps is not responsible for losses from fraudulent postings.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience
- Track record of closing seven-figure deals
- Experience with Fortune 500 or investment-backed organizations
- Familiarity with construction, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical contractor space
- Experience working with private equity or investment firms
- Proven ability to exceed revenue targets of $1M+ ARR
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
BuildOps Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage start on day one, with added mental health support, wellness programs, and transgender-inclusive care.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, family medical leave, fertility benefits, and a return-to-work program are provided, alongside an onsite Mother’s Room.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible or unlimited PTO, hybrid/remote options, home-office stipends, daily meals/snacks, and onsite fitness amenities support everyday wellbeing.
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What We Do
BuildOps is the AI-native platform for commercial contractors. Built for the complexity of large-scale commercial work, it replaces disconnected tools and manual workflows with a single system that runs every job from quote to close. At the center of the platform is OpsAI, BuildOps' intelligence layer designed for real work in the trades. OpsAI helps dispatchers send the right tech in seconds, gives field crews the context they need before they step onsite, and helps offices bill clearly and stay on top of cash — all inside the workflows teams already use. Founded in 2018 by a U.S. Army veteran, BuildOps exists to give mission-critical trades technology as strong and reliable as they are — so they can operate with clarity when the work is on the line. Today, more than 1,000 leading companies across North America trust BuildOps to power their businesses, backed by Founders Fund, N47, Meritech Capital, and other top investors.
Why Work With Us
The idea for BuildOps was born out of the very real need felt by our founders from their own experience both in technology and in the field. We’re a widespread, but tight-knit, team of go-getters. We are passionate but humble. Unique, but fiercely collaborative. And at the end of the day, we truly love what we do.
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BuildOps believes hybrid work balances in-person collaboration with flexibility. At BuildOps, we believe that a hybrid work model strikes an ideal balance between in-person connection and flexibility.
