Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

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Account Executive, Mid Market

Brex · San Francisco, California, United States

Why join us

Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale.

Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.

Sales at Brex

The Sales team is the driving factor behind revenue for Brex and every member of our team directly affects our bottom line. We focus on generating new opportunities, acquiring new customers, and building even stronger relationships with our current customers. Our winning culture recognizes big team wins and celebrates individual accomplishments. We ensure that top performers are recognized and have built a competitive environment to motivate and unify the team.

What you'll do

As an UpMarket Account Executive, you will be part of a fast-paced upmarket sales team focused on sourcing net-new customers and generating revenue in our UpMarket segment (250-1000 employee range). This team is tasked with hunting exciting, growing, new clients for Brex and communicating the value of our industry-leading Financial Operating System (Corporate Credit Card, Expense Management, Travel, etc.).

If you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoy following proven processes, and love leading cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges, this role is for you!

Where you'll work

This role will be based in our SF office. We are a hybrid environment that combines the energy and connections of being in the office with the benefits and flexibility of working from home. We currently require a minimum of two coordinated days in the office per week, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting February 2, 2026, we will require three days per week in office - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work!

Responsibilities

  • Deal Cycle Management: Proactively identify and target potential customers while managing a high volume of medium-complexity sales cycles simultaneously, including prospecting, discovery, demo, and closing.
  • Pipeline Management: Build and manage a robust sales pipeline with multiple channels (AE self-generated, SDR, Events Marketing, and Inbound), ensuring a steady flow of qualified leads and opportunities.
  • Value Selling: Position yourself as a trusted business advisor, effectively articulating Brex’s unique value proposition and solving customer pain points by focusing on business outcomes.
  • Process-Driven Selling: Follow established sales processes, including leveraging Solution Consultants (SCs), pulling vendor files, and utilizing Mutual Action Plans (MAPs) to manage deals from start to implementation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams, including SCs, product, marketing, and implementation consultants, to ensure seamless deal execution and post-sale success. Be effective at driving alignment across internal partners.
  • Problem Solving: Engage multiple stakeholders (e.g., Controller, Finance, IT, Procurement) on each opportunity, acting as a strategic partner and guiding them through complex decisions that deliver business growth and value.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of B2B SaaS closing experience, preferably in a net-new logo acquisition environment and 1+ year of SDR/BDR experience
  • Familiarity selling SaaS products/solutions with an ability to communicate business outcomes rather than relying solely on product features
  • Process-oriented with experience following structured sales methodologies like MEDDICC/MEDPICC
  • An understanding of the value of strong, repeatable processes
  • Proven success in entrepreneurial or scrappy environments, where you’ve had to build without relying on a big brand name
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams, working closely with SCs and other internal stakeholders to drive deals to successful close
  • Demonstrated ability to ramp quickly and close your first deal within 90 days
  • Experience speaking the customer’s language rather than just focusing on product terminology

Bonus points

  • Experience Selling Financial Software: Familiarity with financial technology solutions such as Expense Management, ERP systems, AP Automation, T&E platforms, and Accounting Software.

Compensation

The expected OTE budgeted for this role is $208,000 - 230,000. The starting wage will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. The OTE figure listed here includes base salary and commissions, which may or may not be earned depending on performance.  Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

Please be aware, job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by malicious actors looking for personal data. Brex recruiters will only reach out via LinkedIn or email with a brex.com domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Brex via other sources should be ignored.

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