<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Clara is the leading platform in Latin America for companies to execute and manage every payment operation.</strong> More than 50,000 leading and fast-growing businesses run on our corporate cards, bill pay, financing and B2B payments, and in 2025 the Financial Times named Clara the region’s fastest-growing company. We’re passionate about helping every company we work with become more effective—and, through that, raising the region’s competitiveness. We’re ~400 people, backed by Notable Capital, Coatue, Kaszek, monashees, DST Global, ICONIQ, General Catalyst and Goldman Sachs, among others.</p></div><h3 data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">What you'll do</strong></h3> <p data-path-to-node="4">We're looking for an <strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="20">Account Executive</strong> to spearhead our growth in <strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="58">Recife</strong>. In this role, you will be instrumental in expanding Clara’s footprint by identifying high-value business opportunities, nurturing strategic client relationships, and driving sustainable revenue growth. Your contributions will directly impact our mission to revolutionize spend management for companies across Latin America.</p> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Drive Sales Growth:</strong> Own the end-to-end sales cycle, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to expand Clara's client base in the Northeast region.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Leverage Local Network:</strong> Utilize your existing relationships and deep understanding of the <strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="90">Recife</strong> business ecosystem—specifically among decision-makers in finance and operations—to generate high-quality leads.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Manage Sales Pipeline:</strong> Oversee lead generation, qualification, and closing, ensuring a consistent and predictable flow of new partnerships.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strategic Relationship Management:</strong> Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their complex financial needs and providing tailored solutions via the Clara platform.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Cross-functional Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with Marketing and Product teams to align local market insights with our broader growth strategy, using tools like <strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0" data-index-in-node="160">HubSpot</strong> to track and optimize your impact.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Operational Excellence:</strong> Use <strong data-path-to-node="5,5,0" data-index-in-node="28">Google Drive</strong> and automated workflows to maintain rigorous documentation and performance tracking.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="6"><strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">Who you are</strong></h3> <p><em>We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.</em></p> <p data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">Must haves:</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Minimum 5 years of experience</strong> in high-growth sales environments (SaaS or Fintech preferred).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Local Expertise:</strong> Currently based in <strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="36">Recife</strong> with a strong, active network among finance leaders and key influencers in the region.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Communication:</strong> Working proficiency in English and Portuguese.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Execution:</strong> Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and managing complex negotiations independently.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Adaptability:</strong> Ability to thrive in fast-changing environments and operate with high ownership.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Tech-Savvy:</strong> Experience or strong interest in using AI tools and automation (like <strong data-path-to-node="9,5,0" data-index-in-node="81">N8N</strong> or <strong data-path-to-node="9,5,0" data-index-in-node="88">Slack</strong>) to improve sales workflows.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="10"><strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="0">Nice to haves:</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="11"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,0,0">