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    Account Executive

    Whereby

    Remote
    Remote
    SaaS
    Base + Commission
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

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    About this role

    The role at a glance

    Location: Remote, UK. Eligibility to work in the UK: We welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those who can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Whereby. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment.

    Interviews: Around 6 hours over a few weeks, including some practical tasks. Salary: Base salary £55,000 + commission, with uncapped commission potential. Reporting to: Chief Commercial Officer

    Your mission at Whereby

    We’re looking for a proactive, commercially driven Account Executive to help grow Whereby Embedded, our API for embedding video calls, used by digital health and telehealth platforms to deliver seamless video consultations directly within their products.

    This is a full-cycle sales role with a strong emphasis on new business development. You’ll be responsible for identifying and engaging prospective customers, creating qualified pipeline, managing technical and commercial evaluations, and closing new business.

    You’ll work with organisations making important decisions about their video call infrastructure, helping them evaluate the technical, operational and commercial

    benefits of partnering with Whereby.

    We’re a lean, collaborative team, so this is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of your territory, influence how we approach the market, and contribute directly to our growth strategy.

    Whereby’s vision and mission

    Our Vision: A world in which anywhere works

    Our Mission: Empower telehealth and other businesses to connect seamlessly through video calling, enabling them to unlock their full potential.

    📍 Our global HQ is in Norway, but our users (and team) are worldwide. Whereby has been used in nearly every country in the world by millions of people. 🌏

    To succeed in this role, you will need to be a highly skilled communicator, thrive in a fast-paced

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Uncapped

    OTE

    $,

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos & presentations4–6/week
    Prospecting calls20–30/day
    Proposal writing2–3/week
    Pipeline review2×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Uncapped Commission

    No ceiling on earnings

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    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

    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.

    Template question
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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 Whereby'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
    Research typical OTE splits for this role level and negotiate accordingly
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    As an Account Executive with Whereby, 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.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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