Recess · 8 hours ago
Account Executive
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expRecess is a fast-growing marketplace focused on helping families discover and book trusted camps and classes for their children. They are seeking a Houston-based Account Executive to lead their sales efforts, engage with local providers, and establish the brand in the Houston market.
Child CareE-Commerce PlatformsMarketplace
Responsibilities
Own the growth of Recess in Houston from day one
Identify, engage, and recruit top camps, after-school programs, classes, and kids’ activity providers across the Houston metro area, from enrichment programs to sports organizations
Build a robust pipeline of high-quality providers who will shape the early experience families have with Recess
Conduct outbound outreach via calls, emails, in-person visits, and community networking
Deliver compelling pitches that clearly communicate the value of Recess for small business owners
Close high-quality providers and bring them onto the platform with enthusiasm and clarity
Own your sales pipeline end to end, from research to outreach, demos, negotiation, and close
Track activity and results using CRM tools
Share progress and local insights with leadership in a clear, organized manner
Set expectations, answer questions, and prepare new partners for a smooth handoff to onboarding
Partner with the sales operations team to ensure providers are set up to see value quickly after joining Recess
Represent the brand with professionalism, warmth, and credibility in every conversation
Build relationships with local community groups, parent networks, and youth-serving organizations
Attend events, resource fairs, or neighborhood gatherings to elevate awareness (as needed)
Work closely with Recess’ Co-Founders and sales team to shape the Houston launch playbook
Bring real-time feedback from the field to influence product, messaging, and strategy
Help refine the model we will use to open additional cities
Qualification
Required
Based in Houston and deeply connected to or excited to embed yourself in the local community
Minimum 4 years of experience in sales, business development, partnerships, or marketplace expansion
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Energized by outbound selling: email, phone, in-person visits, and relationship building
A natural connector and storyteller who builds trust easily
Highly organized and capable of managing a large, active pipeline
Resourceful self-starter who thrives with autonomy and loves creating something new
Comfortable with occasional evening/weekend events and driving across the Houston metro area
Company
Recess
Recess is a marketplace platform that matches parents with enrichment programs, after-school care, and camps for their children.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.75MKey Investors
Baukunst
2025-03-19Pre Seed· $1.75M
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