--- title: '(Senior) Enterprise Account Executive at HRS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-enterprise-account-executive-hrs-new-york-ztmfcn1k742q' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # (Senior) Enterprise Account Executive at HRS - **Company:** HRS - **Location:** New York, NY - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hrs/5146bc2c-1f03-45d1-9336-8388c91e0171 ## Job description ## ABOUT HRS HRS is the global leader in business travel intelligence. Our AI-native Copilot and Connect Platform transforms fragmented travel, payment, and compliance data into real-time decisions — saving enterprises millions and giving CFOs, procurement teams, and travel managers the control they need. 1B+ Business travel transactions processed annually 3,500+ Enterprise clients across 55 countries 35+ Years building the global travel ecosystem AI-native Copilot & Connect Platform — built for enterprise scale ## BUSINESS UNIT At HRS, we support global fortune 500 companies to get ready for the new work and meetings reality. From finding and booking the best workspaces around the globe to organizing meetings in a simple way. With our end-to-end solution, we manage customer meetings and remote workspaces. From procurement to booking, to payment and expense management, we connect it all. Using our platform, you can access the widest choice of spaces and hotel venues globally, identifying the most suitable ones. Your mission will be to drive the full sales cycle for global corporate travel programmes — from first conversation to signed contract — with the world's most complex, high-value accounts. ## MISSION & IMPACT Mission As an Account Executive at HRS, you are responsible for acquiring new enterprise customers and driving sustainable revenue growth through new logo acquisition. You act as a strategic sales advisor who can identify the economic buyer, position complex solutions at executive level, and close high-value enterprise deals Impact You fuel HRS’s growth by acquiring new enterprise customers and successfully closing complex sales cycles. By positioning HRS’s AI-native Copilot and Connect Platform to C-level stakeholders, you help organizations optimize cost, compliance, and payment processes — while consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets. What you'll own: New Business Acquisition - Identify, target, and acquire high-value enterprise customers through a consultative, value-driven sales approach. - Own the end-to-end new business sales cycle — from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and contract signature. - Identify and engage the economic buyer and senior decision-makers. Position HRS solutions with clear business value and ROI. Sales Excellence & Market Insight - Apply best-practice sales methodologies (e.g. MEDDPICC) to qualify opportunities and drive predictable outcomes. - Act as a market expert by tracking competitor activity, customer trends, and industry developments. - Develop strong ROI cases and executive-level pitches that clearly articulate customer value. Collaboration & Account Ownership - Serve as the primary commercial contact for prospects and new customers, coordinating internal experts as needed. - Collaborate closely with solution, delivery, and operational teams to ensure a seamless customer experience. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM data to support forecasting, reporting, and analytics. Who you are: - Several years of experience in consultative sales or business development within SaaS or complex solutions. - Proven experience within the corporate travel ecosystem — including travel management companies (TMCs), travel procurement, travel technology, or adjacent verticals such as expense management or business travel operations. - Proven track record of acquiring new enterprise customers and consistently exceeding sales targets. - Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and closing skills with senior decision-makers. - Experience building and maintaining executive stakeholder networks within complex customer organizations, procurement-driven organization is a plus. - Analytical mindset with the ability to derive strategic actions from data and insights. - High level of self-motivation, resilience, and ownership in fast-paced, high-performance environments. - Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for continuous improvement and problem-solving. - Fluent English (spoken and written) is required for global collaboration. Our Hiring Process Recruiter Call -> Hiring Manager -> Panel Interview -> Bar Raiser The market is ready. The platform is built. Now we need the people to close it. HRS has built the AI-native platform that changes that — and we're now in the phase where enterprise customers are actively looking for what we offer. A genuinely differentiated platform Our AI Copilot and Connect Platform isn't a feature add-on. It's a new operating layer for enterprise travel and payments. You'll be selling something that stands up to scrutiny. Real earning potential Enterprise AE comp at HRS is tied directly to the deals you close. High performance is recognised and there's no ceiling on what a top performer earns. 35 years of infrastructure, startup urgency The credibility and global reach of an established enterprise player with the ownership culture of a company still building its best chapter. Impact at scale Every deal you close changes how a global organisation manages travel, spend, and compliance for thousands of people. The outcomes are real and measurable. Ready to close the deal that matter? Apply Now! Join HRS to shape the future of business travel and meetings, empowered by a culture of growth and setting new industry standards worldwide. ## About HRS ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: HRS is a global technology platform that reimagines corporate lodging and meetings management through an AI-powered end-to-end SaaS solution. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped, owned by CEO Tobias Ragge) - **Headquarters**: Cologne, Germany - **Founded**: 1972 - **Founders**: Founded as a regional reservation service; current CEO and owner is Tobias Ragge ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Corporate travel management (lodging and meetings), Fintech (payment solutions), Sustainability tech (Green Stay Initiative) - **Target Customers**: B2B — Enterprise (Fortune 500), SMBs, and business travelers - **Mission/Purpose**: "To reinvent the way business travelers can STAY, WORK and PAY" by challenging legacy structures and over-engineered ecosystems. ## Products & Services - **[HRS Connect](https://corporate.hrs.com/)**: An all-in-one booking and procurement platform for lodging (transient, groups, longstay) and meetings. It connects to GDS, non-GDS, OTA, and direct inventory, automates rate filtering, rebooking, payment, and invoicing. - **[HRS Copilot](https://corporate.hrs.com/)**: A patent-pending AI-powered assistant that provides real-time, data-driven recommendations to optimize savings, compliance, traveler satisfaction, and carbon emissions. Integrates with existing tech stacks and expense systems. - **[HRS Green Stay](https://corporate.hrs.com/)**: An ISO 14067-certified initiative that provides science-based property-level data on water, waste, and energy consumption, enabling companies to report, reduce, and remove CO₂ emissions from hotel stays. HRS is a Climate Pledge signatory. - **[HRS Payment Solutions](https://corporate.hrs.com/)**: Automated payment and invoicing tools that include VAT reclaim, line-item invoice data, and credit card rebate optimization. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (privately held by CEO) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue not disclosed; the company serves **35% of Fortune 500 companies** [corporate.hrs.com](https://corporate.hrs.com/). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: HRS is privately owned. It partners with 200+ solutions (TMCs, OBTs, expense and payment systems). Strategic equity investment in Itelya for integrated payment solutions. - **Growth Signals**: - Recognized among **Germany’s TOP 100 Most Innovative Companies** [corporate.hrs.com](https://corporate.hrs.com/about). - Member of the **Global Sustainable Tourism Council**. - **EcoVadis Bronze Medal** (top 35% globally) for sustainability management. - Operates in **30 markets** globally including London, Milan, Mumbai, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, and Sydney [jobs.hrs.com](https://jobs.hrs.com/content/Our-history/?locale=en_US). ## Competitive Advantages - **Data-First Moat**: Their patented rate filter, automated rebooking, and Copilot AI generate unique, actionable data that creates lock-in with enterprise clients. - **End-to-End Automation**: Unlike traditional TMCs, HRS offers a fully automated process from procurement to payment and reclaim, reducing manual work and delivering VAT rebates. - **Sustainability Standard-Setting**: The Green Stay Initiative is a first-of-its-kind, science-based, ISO-certified tool that directly ties sustainability data into procurement decisions. - **50-Year Heritage + Startup Agility**: Described as a "50-year-old start-up," they combine the stability of a mature company with the innovation culture of a tech firm. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-First Transformation**: Deepening the role of Copilot to move from a booking tool to a strategic decision-making assistant for travel and procurement managers. - **Fintech Expansion**: Integrating payment and invoicing deeper into the platform to create a unified "stay, work, pay" experience (e.g., investment in Itelya). - **Net-Zero Leadership**: Pledging net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 (a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement) and scaling the Green Stay initiative globally. - **Platform Convergence**: Unifying lodging, meetings, and longstay under a single, seamless interface to increase adoption and spend visibility. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "tribe of Intrapreneurs" with a focus on entrepreneurship, passion, enthusiasm, and teaming. The CEO Tobias Ragge says: "Be a missionary, work hard, have fun, and make history" [jobs.hrs.com](https://jobs.hrs.com/content/Culture/?locale=en_US). - **Diversity**: Over **850 employees** representing **57 nationalities**, with a strong emphasis on DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) [jobs.hrs.com](https://jobs.hrs.com/content/Culture/?locale=en_US). - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated as fully remote. The company operates from 30+ global markets (Cologne HQ, London, New York, San Francisco, etc.), suggesting a hybrid or in-office collaborative environment depending on role. - **Perks & Engineering Culture**: - Ranked among Germany’s TOP 100 most innovative companies, indicating strong R&D and engineering investment. - Culture of "learning from failure and scaling through operational excellence." - Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, fintech, and sustainability solutions at a global scale. - Young, agile environment with a 50-year history of stability. ## Sources 1. [corporate.hrs.com](https://corporate.hrs.com/) – Official corporate site (products, mission, partners) 2. [corporate.hrs.com/about](https://corporate.hrs.com/about) – About page (history, leadership, sustainability, DEI) 3. [jobs.hrs.com](https://jobs.hrs.com/content/Culture/?locale=en_US) – Culture and careers page 4. [jobs.hrs.com](https://jobs.hrs.com/content/Our-history/?locale=en_US) – History & team success factors 5. 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