Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
ABOUT PLACER.AI:
Placer.ai is transforming how organizations understand the physical world. Our location analytics platform provides unprecedented visibility into locations, markets, and consumer behavior. Placer empowers thousands of customers—from Fortune 500 companies, to local governments and nonprofits— to make smarter, data-driven decisions.What sets us apart?
We've built the most advanced location intelligence platform in the market while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to privacy, proving that powerful analytics and responsible data practices can coexist.Our growth reflects the market's demand: we reached $100M in annual recurring revenue within just 6 years of launching, achieved unicorn status with a $1B+ valuation in 2022, and continue to expand rapidly as one of North America's fastest-growing tech companies.
We're creating a $100B+ market opportunity, and we're just getting started.Named one of Forbes America's Best Startup Employers and a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company, we're building a culture where innovation thrives, collaboration is the norm, and every team member contributes to reshaping how the world understands location.SUMMARY:Placer.ai is hiring an Account Executive to join our Management Consulting team.
You’ll sell Placer’s location analytics platform to strategy, management, and advisory firms. That includes global strategy houses, Big Four advisory practices, operations and restructuring firms, and boutique consultancies.
Consultants use Placer to give their clients faster, more defensible answers on commercial due diligence, market sizing, site and network strategy, competitive benchmarking, and growth planning.In this role, you’ll manage 20–30 new accounts per month across practices, offices, and firm sizes.
You’ll partner with partners, principals, engagement managers, knowledge and research leaders, and data and analytics centers of excellence to put Placer at the center of their client work. When fully ramped, you’ll be
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$120k (range: $90k–$120k)
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
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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Template questionThis Account Executive position at Placer.ai 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 $90k–$120k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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