Full-Time

Account Executive

Takeup

Posted on 8/4/2025

1848 Ventures

1848 Ventures

11-50 employees

AI-powered SMB-focused B2B SaaS studio

No salary listed

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Lead Generation
Requirements
  • 4+ years in a quota-carrying sales role at a software-as-a-service company with a focus on small- and medium-sized businesses.
  • Proven success in managing a full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
  • Track record of exceeding sales quotas and driving significant revenue growth.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and target new business opportunities within the small- and medium-sized business market, focusing on bed and breakfast properties, glamping operations, and independent hotels.
  • Manage the full sales pipeline from prospecting through to closing, ensuring a smooth and efficient sales process.
  • Understand the unique needs of each client and present tailored TakeUp pricing and revenue optimization solutions that drive business growth.
  • Meet and exceed monthly sales quotas with a focus on revenue generation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Industry knowledge of the hospitality sector, particularly with bed and breakfasts, glamping sites, or independent hotels.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently, while thriving in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills that help build trust and guide clients through the sales journey.

1848 Ventures is a B2B SaaS venture studio that builds and scales AI-powered software for small and medium businesses. It creates dedicated teams, tools, and provides capital to develop ventures that solve real SMB needs such as dynamic pricing, labor forecasting, and conversion optimization. A $250 million funding commitment backs the effort, enabling entrepreneurs to turn ideas into market-ready products. With roots in commercial insurance, the company leverages that stability to pursue ambitious projects and help SMBs grow while strengthening communities. Its approach differs from typical vendors by offering end‑to‑end venture creation and scaling within an integrated studio, rather than just selling a single product. The goal is to improve SMB efficiency and growth, helping communities thrive through practical, AI-powered solutions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$13.6M

Headquarters

Westfield Center, Ohio

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Propel People $3M seed unlocks $500B+ skilled trades market amid labor shortages.
  • Luminest acquisition accelerates vertical SaaS strategy with AI hiring tools.
  • Dexter Bachelder appointment boosts construction tech credibility and penetration.

What critics are saying

  • Westfield underwriting losses damage reputation, eroding $250M fund confidence.
  • Highflyer, Aspire, ServiceTitan dominate construction SaaS, outcompeting launches.
  • Llama 3.1 commoditizes AI, enabling SMBs to bypass studio dependency.

What makes 1848 Ventures unique

  • 1848 Ventures combines venture creation with acquisitions like Luminest for skilled trades.
  • Structured Discover-Validate-Build-Scale phases target AI solutions for SMBs.
  • Backed by Westfield's $250M commitment, focuses on construction, hospitality, retail.

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PR Newswire
Jul 28th, 2025
TakeUp Secures Series A Round of Financing to Power Creation of the First Full-Funnel AI Revenue Engine for Independent Hotels

/PRNewswire/ -- TakeUp, the AI-powered revenue optimization platform for independent stays, announced today that it has secured a Series A round of funding,...

PR Newswire
Jul 22nd, 2025
1848 Ventures Leads $3M Seed Round for Propel People, Appoints Construction Tech Veteran Dexter Bachelder as CEO

/PRNewswire/ -- 1848 Ventures, an AI-first venture studio building SaaS solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the US, today announced it...

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