US (Senior) Account Executive

Who are we?

Gain is the private markets super app - a connected global platform transforming how leading investment firms source, evaluate, and execute deals. By combining investment-grade intelligence, AI-powered workflows, and proprietary knowledge, we empower the world’s top deal teams to move faster, reduce risk, and build conviction.

Gain is trusted across more than $1 trillion of private capital, used by 100% of MBB and Big Four firms, and by over 70% of the world’s top 20 M&A advisory houses.

Recognised for our commitment to delivering excellent data, we have been named US and EU Data Provider of the Year (PE Wire), awarded Global Financial Market Review’s Best Use of AI in Finance, listed among Sifted’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, and ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50. Gain operates globally with offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Warsaw, and Bangalore.

The opportunity 

As an Account Executive in our US go-to-market team, you’ll help shape the future of Gain’s presence in North America. From our Manhattan office, you will work directly with our Founders, Sales, and Leadership team to drive commercial expansion in the region. 
You’ll be selling a proven, best-in-class solution in a greenfield environment, backed by strong client traction and a high-quality product. This is an outstanding opportunity to build relationships with leading US Private Equity, M&A advisory, and consulting firms—many of whom are already our clients in Europe and are ready to expand their usage globally. 

Your role 

• Own and deliver your ARR target — Design your sales strategy, build pipeline, and close new business. 

• Engage Tier 1 prospects — Build trusted relationships with decision-makers in Private Equity, M&A, and consulting. 

• Lead discovery and demos — Run high-impact product walkthroughs tailored to client needs. 

• Run trials — Design and execute compelling, value-driven trials to prove immediate ROI. 

• Manage the full sales cycle — From initial outreach and qualification through to negotiation and closing. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally — Align with Marketing, Product, and Leadership to maximize commercial impact. 

• Optimize performance — Track and improve outreach strategy, messaging, and conversion rates. 

• Leverage digital tools — Use CRM and sales enablement platforms to drive visibility and pipeline efficiency. 

What you bring 

• 5+ years of SaaS sales or business development experience in fintech, data, or analytics 

• Required: experience working with Private Equity and M&A professionals, either as clients or stakeholders 

• Strong academic background, ideally with a degree in Business, Finance, or Economics 

• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders 

• Highly organized and self-starting, with strong forecasting and pipeline management skills 

• Entrepreneurial mindset, eager to help build and scale a high-growth business in a new market

What we offer 

• Base salary: $100,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) with uncapped commission and double OTE, should the target be met

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) plan with pension contribution 

• Hybrid work model — 3 days/week in our Manhattan office 

• 20 days paid time off + public holidays 

• Annual learning & development budget 

• International offsites and local team events 

• A high-performance, inclusive culture with global collaboration and real ownership 

Does this sound like a perfect match?

Ready to help build the future of dealmaking? We are proud of our wonderful product and believe it has lots of potential. We are growing fast and having fun while building our platform and company. Does this sound like a team you would like to become a part of? 

Apply now to join the Gain US team and drive our next phase of growth. 

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