Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
The type of seller we need is changing. We are becoming more consultative in how we sell, and we are looking for people who fix problems in our industry, not just people who sell products.This is an Enterprise Account Executive role covering the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The ideal candidate is a Partner-first sales leader with 7+ years of selling experience to C-level, Director, and VPlevel buyers in enterprise accounts.
This AE is a highly motivated team leader who builds and leverages Partner-first relationships and manages sales resources efficiently and effectively.A strong candidate will use a proven sales methodology, identify customer pain, align solutions, drive business value, provide accurate forecasts, and demonstrate strong closing skills.
The AE should have a strong understanding of Third Party Risk Management, Data Privacy, File Transfer and Network Infrastructure, Security, and/or Compliance.Location: Candidates must live in the Northeast
What you’ll do Lead sales strategies and team efforts into targeted Enterprise accounts. Sell to key stakeholders, including CIOs, CISOs, IT executives, and line-of-business executives. Prospect new business by leveraging Partners, sales, and marketing resources. Upsell and expand relationships across the existing customer base. Meet or exceed activity, pipeline, and revenue targets.
Create value for customers and use a solution approach to selling. Maintain high customer satisfaction. Prioritize opportunities and apply the appropriate resources. Use sales tools, including SFDC, to track activities and manage your business. Maintain a predictable, credible forecast and sales process.
Participate in customer meetings, exhibitions, and events, and deliver compelling presentations.
What you’ll bring Minimum of 7 years of experience in enterprise software sales, including selling to C-level, Director, and VP-level buyers. A consultative approach: you solve customer problems rather than push products. Proven Cust
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$195k (range: $180k–$195k)
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.
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 Kiteworks 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 $180k–$195k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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