Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
Join Esker as an Account ExecutiveEsker is a global leader in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO. Our Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash platform serves 3,000+ customers - including NVIDIA, Whirlpool, Sony, and Trek - supporting 1.2M users and generating $200M+ in annual revenue.
Founded in 1985, we've grown to 1,200+ employees worldwide with a culture focused on improving working capital, human relationships, and environmental sustainability.Esker operates in five continents with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and two U.S. locations in Madison, WI, and Denver, CO.The RoleAs an Account Executive (Business Development Manager), you will be responsible for driving net‑new and expansion revenue withinlarge, complex enterprises.
This role requires the ability to navigate multi‑year transformation initiatives, engage senior executives, and manage sophisticated buying teams spanning finance, IT, procurement, and shared services.You will lead strategic sales efforts that position Esker as a long‑term partner to the Office of the CFO, helping enterprise customers modernize financial operations through AI‑driven automation.In this role, you willown the sales process, from prospecting to closing long-term contracts, while fostering strong client relationships and driving measurable business impact.
Your work will directly contribute to market expansion and company success. This is a high‑impact role focused onenterprise deal size, complexity, and strategic outcomes, not transactional selling.
Key
ResponsibilitiesDrive new business growth—identify, pursue and close large, strategic enterprise opportunities through targeted account planning and consultative selling with the entire customer project team including business, IT, project sponsors and executive leaders that align to enterprise priorities.Expand existing accounts—cross-sell innovative solutions across the platform to maximize customer value and strengthen relationships.Own the sales cycle—drive
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$160k (range: $95k–$160k)
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
Deal Size
$,
Typical contract value
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.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Ownership stake offered
Inherit existing accounts
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 Esker U.S 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 $95k–$160k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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