Hybrid
Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
ABOUT ROOTSTOCK
Rootstock Software is a leading provider of native Cloud ERP on the Salesforce Platform. We empower manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain organizations to digitally transform their operations by delivering flexible, modern, and scalable ERP solutions. Our customers include some of the most innovative product-central companies across North America.
We are the only ERP built natively on Salesforce, which means our customers run operations and CRM on one cloud platform rather than stitching a legacy ERP to their front office. This is a remote position, based in the United States or Canada.Please, no agencies/recruiters. THE ROLE We are looking for a high-performing Account Executive to drive new business across North America.
In this individual contributor role you will own the full sales cycle, targeting mid-market to large enterprise companies in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain. The role rewards a consultative, strategic seller who is comfortable teaching a buyer something they did not know and controlling a complex, multi-stakeholder evaluation. This is not a transactional product.
Our buyers require education, business case development, and clear platform differentiation. We win by leading with insight. DEAL PROFILE
Buying committee spans operations, IT, and finance, up to C-level Competitive set is legacy and disconnected ERP, most often displaced by showing a unified operations and CRM platform
TERRITORY AND SUPPORT
A named territory of high-priority, best-fit accounts, typically $50M to $500M in revenue A dedicated New Logo Hunting SDR partnered to your territory to accelerate outbound pipeline generation. While the SDR supports you, you are expected to independently source pipeline and proactively hunt new logo opportunities.
A Solutions Consultant to partner on discovery, solutioning, and demo Marketing, ABM, and partner-led programs feeding your territory, plus the Salesforce ecosystem as a co-sell channel
DAY TO DAY
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$320k (range: $160k–$320k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
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.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Dedicated prospecting team
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 questionAs an Account Executive with Rootstock Software, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
With OTE potential exceeding $320k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.
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