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Founding Account Executive (Physical Security)

Palo Alto, CA

About Sentry AI
Sentry AI develops AI security guards that monitor live video, sensors, and access control systems continuously and respond to threats in real-time at lower costs than traditional guards. The platform operates at Tesla, construction sites, multifamily communities, retailers, and campuses.

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the complete sales cycle from initial contact through signed agreements and deployment across construction, multifamily/real estate, retail, and enterprise sectors
  • Develop and maintain customer pipelines by identifying targets and advancing deals to closure
  • Deliver product demonstrations and pitches to property operators, security directors, and executives
  • Negotiate commercial terms and ensure successful post-sale deployments
  • Represent the company at customer sites, industry events, and in field locations

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum three years B2B sales experience in physical security (not cybersecurity) with consistent quota achievement
  • Proven ability to independently manage full-cycle deals with minimal guidance
  • Strong commercial instincts and relationship-building capabilities
  • Comfort operating in uncertainty and executing without detailed roadmaps
  • Willingness to travel for customer meetings and industry representation
  • Existing network among construction, multifamily real estate, retail, or enterprise security buyers, preferably in California
  • Technical B2B SaaS sales background
  • Physical security operations or technology experience
  • Early-stage or founding go-to-market expertise

Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with significant commission potential
  • Early-stage equity stake
  • Direct CEO/COO mentorship and access
  • Opportunity to scale into sales leadership roles

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