About the job

At Berg Search, we are committed to helping innovative companies thrive by delivering top-tier talent solutions. With deep expertise in recruiting for tech, go-to-market, and other critical roles, we connect ambitious companies with the talent they need to accelerate growth. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs, we know that the right hire makes all the difference.

On behalf of our client, a high-growth AI startup, we’re looking for a commercially driven Account Executive to help build and scale the company’s presence across the Private Equity market, based in New York City.

What you'll do

• Build and manage a high-value PE pipeline across mega-cap and mid-market funds

• Own full sales cycle from initial outreach to closing, navigating senior stakeholders

• Generate opportunities via networks, warm introductions, and events

• Handle both inbound leads and structured outbound campaigns

• Collaborate with leadership to refine messaging, improve playbooks, and accelerate cycles

• Provide market feedback to influence product strategy

Who You Are

• 4+ years’ experience in enterprise/consultative sales into PE, IB, or adjacent financial services

• Comfortable managing long, complex sales cycles with multiple senior stakeholders (VP, Partner, Principal level)

• Skilled at network-driven pipeline creation and relationship management

• Highly autonomous, structured, and action-oriented

• Curious about AI and data tools transforming investment research

• Excited by startup environments with high ownership
  
  

What they offer

• Competitive base salary with strong upside

• Commission-heavy plan with uncapped accelerators

• Equity package to participate in company growth

• Work with world-class PE clients and a high-caliber founding team

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge GenAI applications in private markets

• Private health insurance

• Premium gym membership

• Paid dinners when working late

• Multiple all-expense-paid off-sites per year, with recent trips including Greece and Mexico