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