Remote
SaaS
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
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
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
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 questionAs 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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