Account Executive, USA
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 30, 2023. Headout scores B on the Alion truth index.
Why Headout?
We’re a rocketship: 9-figure revenue, record growth, and profitable
With $200M+ in revenue, guests in 700+ cities, and 18 months of profitability, Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry, and we’re just getting started. We've raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term - because that's what our mission needs and deserves. We’re growing, profitable and nowhere near done.
What we do is important
In an increasingly digital world, there is a desperate need to augment our human experience by getting us to interact with the real world around us and the people in it. At Headout, our mission is to be the easiest, fastest, and most delightful way to head out to a real-life experience - from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between.
Why now?
The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. We’ve hit profitability, built momentum, and proven the model - but there’s so much more to build. If you’re looking to join a company where the trajectory is steep and your impact is real, this is the moment.
Our culture
Reinventing the travel industry isn't easy, but that's the fun part.
We care deeply about ownership, craft, and impact, and we’re here to do the best work of our careers. We won’t pretend like it’s for everyone but if you’re a builder who loves solving tough problems, you’ll feel right at home.
The role
We are looking for a Account Executive - USA to join our North American Business Team. Reporting to the General Manager - North America, the Account Executive will lead our commercial efforts and expansion on the East Coast. You will be the face and voice of Headout to our Supply Partners in the region.
What makes this role special?
- Build. You’ll have your fingerprints all over Headout. You’ll do whatever it takes to launch quickly, get 1% better every day, and scale something completely new. This means everything from high-level strategy to nitty-gritty operational details - Launch new cities by identifying, reaching-out and onboarding new Supply Partners & distribution-side partnerships on the East Coast.
- Nurture. Continuously nurture relationships with our existing Supply Partners in order to leverage them for additional growth.
- Collaborate. Liaise between internal stakeholders (Operations, Tech, Marketing, etc.) and your accounts in order to ensure smooth execution of the partnerships and growth of bookings.
- Analyze. Identify market trends and provide market & competitor analysis to optimize business strategies.
What skills & experience do you need?
- Fully proficient English speaker based in New York.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, preferably in travel-related products.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communications skills.
- Global mindset and comfortable working with people from different cultural backgrounds & time zones.
- A start-up attitude - highly collaborative with an entrepreneurial mindset and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
- Experience working with a CRM; eager to learn and use new tools.
This role will have a pay range of $120,000 - $180,000 based on the candidate’s experience. Besides this you will also receive equity through our ESOP program.
Bonus
- Health insurance including dental and vision.
- Hybrid work schedule, including 3 days per week in our NYC office.
- $250 to set up a productive work environment outside of the office.
- $500 Headout Credits to, you guessed it, head out to any of our experiences around the world.
- Unlimited Learning Credits for paid courses and sessions to aid your learning & growth.
- Travel across our 9 global offices if your role demands it.
EEO statement
At Headout, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the community at large. Headout provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. During the interview process, if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the recruiter assigned to your application or email us at [email protected].
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