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    Account Executive - SMB Sales

    WorkWave

    Posted 3 weeks ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    jobscollider

    About this role

    At WorkWave, we build innovative software and fintech solutions for the people who keep our world safe, clean, and beautiful, from pest control to lawn care, commercial cleaning to security services.

    With over 8,000 customers around the globe, our platform helps these hardworking service professionals run and grow their businesses from end to end:  from customer acquisition to scheduling, billing, payments, and beyond.

    Our vision is simple but powerful: empower the world’s mobile service workers to build a brighter future. And we back that up with decades of experience, a passionate team, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers thrive.

    WorkWave is seeking a results‑driven Account Executive to focus on small and growing Pest and Lawn service businesses. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who is eager to build strong relationships, master a consultative sales process, and help entrepreneurs transform the way they run and grow their service businesses.

    Why Join Now:

    We’re at an exciting moment in our growth journey. With the launch of Wavelytics, our new AI-powered analytics suite, and continued momentum in integrated payments, we’re unlocking new ways to deliver value to our customers, and new opportunities for our team.

    WorkWave operates in a field service management market that’s accelerating due to global trends in automation, sustainability, and digital transformation. Joining now means getting in early as we scale to meet massive demand and lead the future of service software.

    WHAT YOU’LL DO:

    Learn quickly and build a strong understanding of our platform and its value for small, growing Pest and Lawn service businesses with 4-9 employees Lead online demos that excite and inspire stakeholders to envision a future state that drives growth, efficiency, and digital transformation Own your territory like a “CEO”.

    Manage the sales cycle from lead generation to closing with a hunter mentality that balances a consistent caden

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Accelerators

    Yes

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Master's/MBA·Required
    Lead Generation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Quick demos8–12/week
    Closing calls10–15/day
    Quotes & invoicesDaily
    Velocity metricsDaily

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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

    sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research WorkWave's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account 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.

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