Remote
SaaS
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About this role
Enterprise Account Executive, NA Remote (U.S. or Canada) | EST & AST Only | Quarterly TravelWho We AreOur mission is to simplify the software delivery process so that DevOps and Platform Engineering teams can move fast, and deploy code effortlessly without the fear of breaking things.The Akuity Platform enables teams to manage the development and deployment across hundreds – if not thousands – of Kubernetes clusters from a single control plane.
Trusted by top companies around the globe, the Akuity Platform provides the only end-to-end GitOps platform for the enterprises.Today, Argo CD is the third most popular project in the CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) and is used by 70% of companies who are using Kubernetes in production.
The list of Argo CD users includes companies like Intuit, BlackRock, Tesla, Major League Baseball, Peloton, and many more.Meet the TeamWe are growing our North American sales team and seeking a technical, high-performing Enterprise Account Executive to help accelerate our expansion.
You will join a small but impactful sales team and play a critical role in driving net-new business and growing existing accounts across the region.We’re a team of self-starters with proven experience selling SaaS solutions in complex technical environments.
You’ll develop territory plans, generate pipeline, and guide prospects through a consultative sales cycle, typically 6-8 months long.Location: US & Canada - Remote - Eastern Standard Time or Atlantic Standard TimeWho You’ll Do Build and manage a pipeline of net new and expansion opportunities across North America territory.
Generate new business opportunities through multichannel outbound campaigns. Develop a territory plan, including target accounts and pipeline generation strategies. Research accounts, identify key stakeholders, and develop relationships to drive opportunities. Attend customer meetings and events, such as conferences and roadshows, approximately every other month. Act as a c
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
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
Inherit existing accounts
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
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.
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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 Akuity 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.
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