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Pinwheel

SaaS Sr. Account Executive (banking, fintech)

Hybrid

New york, United states

$ 360,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

04-11-2025

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Salesforce Sales Sales Strategy CRM Marketing Express

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Pinwheel - Building the future of financial services in partnership with the biggest brands

“I love my banking app!” said no one, ever.

Pinwheel is on a mission to change that. We believe banks and financial service providers represent the greatest opportunity to build 10x better experiences, especially in the AI age. We’re building the next generation of financial products alongside some of the biggest names in the market including Robinhood, DoorDash, Chime, Cash App, Credit Karma, American Express, Discover, Intuit, Acorns, Visa and more.

If you’re excited by the idea of having your work touch and impact the lives of hundreds of millions of consumers, Pinwheel is the place for you.

If you get stoked about building products alongside the biggest brands in the world, Pinwheel is the place for you.

If you want to join a scrappy, hustling team that is obsessed with defining the future of financial services, Pinwheel is the place for you!

Pinwheel has raised $77M from top-tier investors such as Coatue, Notable, First Round, Upfront, Primary, American Express, Franklin Templeton, Indeed, Semper Virens and more.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a scrappy, high-performing dealmaker with a strong product mindset to join Pinwheel as we enter Phase 2 of our growth journey. In this role, you won’t just be maintaining accounts—you’ll be hunting for new opportunities, identifying key decision-makers at top financial institutions, fintechs and credit unions, and driving revenue growth with precision and tenacity. Your deep understanding of our product and its technical capabilities will enable you to craft solutions that resonate with client needs. Your impact will be felt across the company as you help shape our sales strategy, mentor your teammates, and expand Pinwheel's enterprise footprint. If you thrive on building from the ground up, closing deals that matter, and connecting product innovation with business growth, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

What will you be doing?

Drive Revenue with Purpose:

Consistently meet or exceed your quarterly revenue targets as we scale throughout 2025.
Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline with opportunities valued at 3x your quota.
Close deals with confidence, maintaining a 25% or higher win rate.

Expand Pinwheel's Market Reach:

Break into both fintech disruptors and established financial institutions within your first six months.
Strategically plan and execute territory initiatives that drive growth and visibility.
Identify and unlock cross-selling opportunities to deepen our impact within existing accounts.

Build Meaningful Relationships:

Establish trusted partnerships with C-level executives and key decision-makers.
Collaborate with our Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Legal teams to keep deals moving forward seamlessly.

Master the Pinwheel Way:

Deep-dive into our sales methodology and tech stack during your first 90 days.
Keep CRM records precise and up-to-date for clear visibility.
Drive efficient sales cycles, achieving an average of 4 months.

Be the Market Expert:

Stay sharp on industry trends and shifts in the competitive landscape.
Share insights with product and marketing teams to fuel smarter strategies.
Play a key role in shaping sales best practices as we continue to evolve.

What experience, skills, and qualifications are necessary?

8+ years of experience in enterprise SaaS sales in fintech or banking with a consistent track record of exceeding quotas and driving strategic deals
Experience leading and closing $200K+ ACV deals with executive stakeholders across business, product, legal, compliance, InfoSec, and marketing
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex sales cycles, including legal and InfoSec reviews
Strong Customer Centricity and Product Thinker
Proven experience in driving sales from zero to first transaction
Experience using Salesforce, sales engagement platforms, structured sales methodologies (MEDDICC, Challenger, etc.), and new AI tools transforming the sales tech stack
Comfortable working onsite 3 days/week at our NYC HQ

Why join Pinwheel?

Best time to join - Our company is small but well-funded, meaning you are joining at a time where you can impact and shape the company.

Be a cultural builder - You will have an active hand in molding the company culture and being a part of the entrepreneurial journey.

Build something revolutionary - Help build the products on the bleeding edge of financial services!

Benefits included:

Great compensation & equity packages
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life & short-term disability insurance
Unlimited vacation
Paid parental leave
401K for retirement planning
Mentorship opportunities
Free Citibike membership
Pet friendly offices and Zoom spaces

Pinwheel believes in rewarding high performance. Total compensation includes salary, equity, and benefits, designed to be competitive with market benchmarks for top enterpr

About the Company

Pinwheel helps banks win primacy with user-centric solutions that deepen relationships and grow lifetime value. Pinwheel's market leading digital deposit switch solution, used by the world's leading financial institutions, delivers 2x better conversion than the industry standard, greater security, and first-of-its kind share of wallet insights to power customer engagement programs to new heights. Know more