Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement
benefits.More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan.
Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors.
This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.
What you get to do every day Work full cycle deals from demo complete to close. Research and target companies using prospecting tools. Build and manage a pipeline. Learn and demonstrate our platform to new prospective customers. Negotiate contracts Record and document all sales activities in Salesforce.com. Successfully utilize all sales tech tools.
What you bring to the role You have at least 2 years of work experience in a sales role, preferably at a startup You have a demonstrated track record of exceeding your quota You love closing deals and helping businesses by delivering a product that has concrete value You're solutions oriented- you recognize objections and help your customers see value in our product regardless of their knowledge of our industry Extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills — people trust you and get the sense that you are advocating for something in which you believe You have experience working with high-velocity sales cycles or selling to small businesses You're resilient—you bounce back from setbacks quickly, are resourceful, and find creative ways to get things done You're comfortable with a wide range of sales tools, including Salesforce or other CRMs You have a p
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$155k (range: $78k–$155k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
SMB / Transactional
Under 1 month, high-velocity closing
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
VP-Level
Engaging senior leadership
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
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 questionThis Account Executive position at Human Interest involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
The compensation range of $78k–$155k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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