Base + Commission
Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
About First Due
First Due’s mission is to prevent first responder injury or death by providing fire and EMS agencies with transformative, end-to-end software solutions that empower them to run safer, smarter, and more effective operations.
Job Title: Account ExecutiveLocation: Remote - US OnlyCountry: United StatesDepartment: SalesReports To: Regional Sales DirectorPosition Type: Full-TimeSalary: $90,000 + CommissionJob Summary:The Account Executive role works directly with customers and partners across Fire, EMS and Office of Emergency Management agencies. Your focus will be prospecting and driving new business in your territory.
You will receive significant support internally from Sales, Marketing, and Product teams in a collaborative fast paced start-up environment.
Key
Responsibilities: Prospect and develop new relationships with public safety professionals and partners. Build & maintain a high-performance sale pipeline, manage efficient & professional sales cycles and close contracts.
Lead discovery with agencies on their needs and present innovative new strategies to transform pre-incident planning, mobile response and community engagement into thriving components of their organization. 25-35% Travel to customer sites and attend trade shows expected. Foster a professional sales culture of mutual benefit to both First Due and the customer.
Maintain current understanding of public safety industry including software ecosystem, trends, performance indicators, competitive landscape and business practices.
Qualifications:
3+ years of Public Safety software experience (preferably in Fire or Emergency Management). Strong organization & communication skills with both customers and internal teams. 3+ years of solution selling, presenting to large customer groups and negotiation. Ability to lead, collaborate, and work autonomously in a fast-paced start-up team environment with a positive attitude.
Collaborative approach to working with marketing, product and
Commission Structure
Base Salary
$90,000
Commission
Yes
OTE
$90k
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
Tags
Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAccount Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.
Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
The compensation range of $90k–$90k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.
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