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    Enterprise Account Executive

    Submittable

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 1 week ago
    $85k–$120kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    At Submittable, we are transforming how organizations create social impact. Our platform empowers thousands of mission-driven organizations, from nonprofits to government entities, to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

    In 2024, our innovative software helped organizations worldwide run 30,000 programs, welcomed 1.2 million applicants, and facilitated the distribution of more than $10 billion in funding through our products on behalf of our clients.

    We are on a mission to help organizations accelerate their impact, so we are proud to partner with organizations focused on Equity & Social Justice, Children & Education, Creative & Arts, Health & Wellness, Economic Justice & Opportunity, and Environment & Climate. At Submittable, technology and purpose converge, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

    The Opportunity:Our New Business team is seeking a driven, hungry sales professional who combines strong sales performance with a genuine passion for social impact.

    You will engage C-suite leaders, build strategic pipelines, own the full sales cycle for our solutions, and consistently exceed ambitious quotas.This is a role for someone ready to own enterprise deals from start to finish and grow their career in a mission-driven market with real upside.

    Whether you are a top-performing Mid-Market AE ready to step into enterprise, or an early-career Enterprise AE looking for a role where your impact is visible and meaningful — we want to talk.If you have sold into the corporate social responsibility, grants management, employee giving, or philanthropic technology space, this role was built for you.

    Strong performers from adjacent enterprise SaaS markets with a genuine passion for social impact are also encouraged to apply.How You’ll Make an Impact: Lead end-to-end sales cycles with complex organizations, driving new logo acquisition and expanding strategic relationships Execute rigorous pipeline management and

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $120k (range: $85k–$120k)

    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

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Pipeline Management·Required skill
    C-Suite Selling·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    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

    Account-Executive
    Enterprise-Sales
    SaaS-Sales
    B2B-Sales
    New-Business
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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 Submittable'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
    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 Submittable, 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.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $85k–$120k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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