Account Executive

About Assemble

Assemble helps senior business leaders make stronger decisions by connecting them with trusted peer insights. The company brings together the right people to discuss the right questions, turning information overload into clearer, more confident action.

Through its peer intelligence model, Assemble enables executives from leading global organizations to exchange practical perspectives and gain useful takeaways across industries such as finance and manufacturing. The company operates brands including Executive Platforms, which runs summits for senior leaders to explore new ideas and growth opportunities, and Board.org, which provides impartial peer insights through an expert-led community that supports faster strategic decisions at major companies.

Role Overview

This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the company’s downtown headquarters. It follows a hybrid work setup, with three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely on the remaining days. The environment is described as fast-moving, ambitious, collaborative, and energetic.

The compensation package includes a base salary in CAD, uncapped commission paid in USD, and ramp-up bonus incentives in USD, with total target earnings of $150,000 per year.

What You’ll Do

As an Account Executive, you will drive growth by engaging senior decision-makers and helping them understand the value of joining Assemble’s membership communities.

• Reach out to senior business leaders and invite them to participate in the membership communities.
• Speak with prospects to understand their challenges, goals, and priorities while presenting an intangible but high-value solution.
• Manage a sales pipeline and develop strategies to move opportunities forward, including handling enterprise procurement processes.
• Find new business opportunities through multiple lead sources.
• Make cold calls, conduct outreach, and coordinate meetings with prospective clients.
• Work toward, and aim to surpass, quarterly sales targets.
• Develop strong, long-term, trust-based relationships with prospects and members.
• Stay informed on member activity, industry developments, market trends, and the competitive environment.
• Bring enthusiasm and drive to both customer interactions and internal teamwork.
• Collaborate effectively across departments to support broader business goals.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

The role is designed for someone with solid commercial instincts and a willingness to learn quickly. You may be a good match if you bring sales experience and the confidence to work with senior executives.

• 1 to 3 years of sales experience, or comparable commercial experience in areas such as fundraising or marketing.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, across phone, email, and social channels.
• Good business judgment and familiarity with Fortune 1000 organizations.
• A self-driven, persistent approach with strong problem-solving ability.
• An ambitious, goal-focused mindset with entrepreneurial ownership of results.
• Comfort making cold calls to senior-level executives.
• A professional demeanor when dealing with prospects and members.

Why Join Assemble

Assemble offers a competitive environment with room to grow, along with a benefits package and flexibility to support work-life balance.

• Competitive compensation with uncapped commission and earnings potential.
• Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the Toronto office and flexibility to work from home.
• Flexible paid time off, 12 paid company holidays, and summer hours.
• Comprehensive group benefits, including health, dental, and flexible spending accounts.
• Occasional travel opportunities tied to events.
• Clear career growth potential in a fast-growing organization.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification. Assemble states that applications are reviewed by a person and may also be considered across multiple open roles if relevant. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring, noting that unique backgrounds and skills are valued.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with medical conditions or disabilities to support access to the hiring process. Candidates needing an accommodation should share the nature of their request with the HR team.