Cloud spend is a whopping $500 billion/yr, the biggest growing expense category for any tech company - tackling these costs requires continuous effort and time from DevOps teams.

Pump is a building the fastest way to save ~60% on cloud spend. Our AI-powered platform not only fully automates savings but we also leverage the power of group buying for even greater discounts. Our mission is to use AI to transform the status quo of cloud cost optimization.

We are backed by Y Combinator and our founding team consists of seasoned entrepreneurs with prior exits. We have a transparent, collaborative and a fast-paced culture that prioritizes winning with a flat organizational structure.

As an Account Executive at Pump, you’ll play a key role in our growth by owning the full sales cycle—from sourcing and qualifying leads to closing deals and building long-term client relationships. You’ll work closely with our CEO, product team, and fellow early sales hires to shape our go-to-market strategy and sales culture from the ground up.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a resourceful, high-performing seller who wants to help scale a YC-backed startup tackling a massive $500B+ market.

Responsibilities -

• Manage the full sales process: outbound prospecting, discovery, demos, proposals, and contract closure
• Collaborate daily with the CEO to shape pipeline strategy and execution
• Engage with inbound and outbound leads to identify pain points and communicate Pump’s value proposition
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with decision-makers and technical stakeholders
• Partner closely with the product team to tailor solutions to client needs and provide customer feedback
• Consistently meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals
• Act as an internal champion for customer success and retention
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate pipeline activity in HubSpot

Qualifications -

• 2–5 years of experience in B2B SaaS or cloud infrastructure sales, ideally with a proven track record of closing deals
• Strong understanding of the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, with clear examples of quota achievement
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience engaging technical buyers, especially in cloud or DevOps-related conversations, is a big plus
• Familiarity with CRM software like HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar tools
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Ability to work cross-functionally with product and engineering to communicate customer needs
• A customer-first mindset and strong relationship-building skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred—but not required if experience is strong

Benefits -

• Competitive salary aligned with local market standards
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company equity options
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Unlimited paid time off (with manager approval)
• Quarterly team retreats and offsites
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid/remote options where applicable

Compensation

₹2,000,000—₹3,000,000 INR