Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
DescriptionPapaya Global is a rapidly growing, award-winning B2B tech unicorn with an ambitious mission to revolutionize the payroll & payments industry.
With over $400M raised from multiple tier-one investors, our innovative technology provides a comprehensive solution for managing global workforces, encompassing everything from hiring and onboarding to managing and paying employees in over 160 countries.We’re looking for an experienced and driven Account Executive to join our Sales team.
In this role, you will focus on identifying and closing new business opportunities with Enterprise and mid-sized international companies. You’ll be selling Papaya's cutting-edge platform that simplifies global payroll, payments, and workforce management.
Key
Responsibilities :New Business Development Generate new business opportunities with a focus on mid and enterprise global organizations and post-IPO companies. Identify and engage key stakeholders and decision-makers within target accounts. Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, client needs, and competitive positioning.
Sales Execution Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing. Leverage AI-powered sales and research tools to enhance prospecting, account planning, stakeholder engagement, proposal development and sales execution. Deliver compelling, tailored demos and proposals to client stakeholders. Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth handovers to service delivery.
Consultative Selling Understand and articulate client challenges related to global payroll, compliance, and international HR operations. Recommend solutions that demonstrate Papaya’s value and ROI. Operate with a consultative, solution-oriented approach. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to align client needs with platform capabilities.
Share insights and feedback from the field to support continuous improvement.
Requirements Minimum 3-5 years of e
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
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 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.
Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.
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