Sales Lead (Líder de Vendas) - Recife

About the role

We're the leading B2B fintech for spend management in Latin America. Certified as one of the world's fastest-growing companies, a Great Place to Work , and a LinkedIn Top Startup . Passionate about making Latin America more prosperous and competitive. Constantly innovating to build financial infrastructure that enables each of our customers to thrive. Product-led, high-talent-density culture - designed for builders who raise the bar. Proud of our open, inclusive, and values-driven environment. What we believe in #Clarity. We say things clearly, directly, and proactively. #Simplicity. We reduce noise to focus on what really matters. #Ownership. We take responsibility and never wait to be told. #Pride. We build products and experiences we're proud of. #Always Be Changing (ABC). We grow through feedback, risk-taking, and action. #Inclusivity. Every voice counts. Everyone contributes to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Drive Sales Growth: Own the end-to-end sales cycle, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to expand Clara's client base in the Northeast region.
• Leverage Local Network: Utilize your existing relationships and deep understanding of the Recife business ecosystem-specifically among decision-makers in finance and operations-to generate high-quality leads.
• Manage Sales Pipeline: Oversee lead generation, qualification, and closing, ensuring a consistent and predictable flow of new partnerships.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their complex financial needs and providing tailored solutions via the Clara platform.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing and Product teams to align local market insights with our broader growth strategy, using tools like Hubspot to track and optimize your impact.
• Operational Excellence: Use Google Drive and automated workflows to maintain rigorous documentation and performance tracking.

Requirements

• "We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement."
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-growth sales environments (SaaS or Fintech preferred).
• Local Expertise: Currently based in Recife with a strong, active network among finance leaders and key influencers in the region.
• Communication: Working proficiency in English and Portuguese.
• Execution: Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and managing complex negotiations independently.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in fast-changing environments and operate with high ownership.
• Tech-Savvy: Experience or strong interest in using AI tools and automation (like N8N or Slack ) to improve sales workflows.
• Technical Skills: Independent analytical skills using spreadsheets, SQL , or Python .
• Language: Basic proficiency in Spanish or a desire to learn.
• Tools: Prior experience using Amplemarket or Hubspot for outbound prospecting.
• A good sense of humor.
• Why join Clara
• At Clara, you'll have the autonomy, speed, and support to make meaningful impact - not just on your team, but on how organizations are run across Latin America.

Benefits

Additional Information

Ready to accelerate your career? Clara is the fastest-growing company in Latin America. We've built the leading solution for companies to make and manage all their payments. We already help over 20,000 large and growing businesses operate with agility and financial clarity through locally issued corporate cards, bill pay, financing, and a powerful B2B platform built for scale. Clara is backed by some of the most successful investors in the world, including top regional VCs like monashees, Kaszek, and Canary, and leading global funds like Notable Capital, Coatue, DST Global Partners, ICONIQ Growth, General Catalyst, Citi Ventures, SV Angel, Citius, Endeavor Catalyst, and Goldman Sachs - in addition to dozens of angel investors and local family offices. We're building the financial infrastructure that powers high-performing organizations across the region. We invite you to join us if you want to be part of a fast-paced environment that will accelerate your career and support you to do some of the best work of your life alongside a passionate and committed team distributed across the Americas.

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