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    Account Executive

    Kiteworks

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    $100k–$125kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Job descriptionKiteworks is hiring a Commercial Account Executive to own the full sales cycle for mid-market accounts across our East region — from first outreach through close and into expansion.

    You’ll lead a partner-first, solution-selling motion into IT, security, and compliance buyers, building pipeline, driving value-based conversations, and managing sales resources to hit predictable, forecastable targets.

    We’re looking for someone who is deeply curious about why organizations struggle to control their sensitive data and what’s really driving a prospect’s urgency, not just what’s written in the RFP, and who is relentlessly delivery-focused — someone who treats a closed-won deal, not a full pipeline, as the real scoreboard, and brings the same discipline to forecasting and follow-through that they bring to prospecting.This role reports to the VP of East Sales and requires residency in DC, MD, PA, OH, or MI.

    What you’ll do Own the full sales cycle for assigned mid-market accounts — from prospecting through close and into expansion — balancing new-logo acquisition with growing revenue in the existing customer base.

    Sell to key stakeholders including CIOs, CISOs, IT executives, and line-of-business leaders, positioning Kiteworks’ data governance and secure data exchange platform against their risk and compliance priorities. Prospect new business by combining your own outreach with Partner, Sales, and Marketing resources, and build durable partner relationships that generate repeatable pipeline.

    Lead a consultative, solution-based sales approach — identifying customer pain, aligning the right solution, and demonstrating clear business value at every stage. Prioritize opportunities and apply the right resources at the right time, keeping deals moving and customer satisfaction high throughout the cycle.

    Build a predictable, credible forecast and sales process, using Salesforce and other sales tools to track activity, pipeline, and revenue against target. Represent Ki

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Salesforce
    Outreach

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $125k (range: $100k–$125k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Mid-Market

    1–6 month cycles, moderate deal complexity

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos & presentations4–6/week
    Prospecting calls20–30/day
    Proposal writing2–3/week
    Pipeline review2×/week

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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

    Sales
    Account-Executive
    B2B-Sales
    Solution-Selling
    Enterprise-Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Kiteworks's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account 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 $100k–$125k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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