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    SMB Account Executive

    Wagepoint

    ✓ Verified pay & product
    🇨🇦 Canada
    Remote
    SaaS
    Base + Commission
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    Posted Today
    $60k–$110kOTE

    Base + Commission

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Who we are:At Wagepoint, we're good people.

    It's easy to feel that way when you're surrounded by folks doing the best work of their careers, building great payroll software for small businesses across Canada.Our team brings together diverse backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and ideas to make payroll the easiest part of running a business.We're remote-first, growing, and looking for passionate people who don't settle for the first solution or the way it's been done before.

    We care deeply about our customers and each other, and understand that when it comes to payroll, getting it right matters.Our values guide how we work and

    what we expect from one another: Cultivate Impact by focusing on what matters most and delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers. Unify as One Team by collaborating openly, communicating clearly, and rallying around shared goals. Stay Curious and Kind by challenging assumptions, learning quickly, and leading with empathy.

    If you want to build the future of payroll in a place where your ideas are welcomed and your contributions matter, look no further!The role at high level:We're looking for a talented SMB Account Executive who enjoys tackling hard problems and wants to create meaningful impact for small businesses across Canada.

    This position offers salary plus commission based on sales metrics and revenue, and you'll identify new prospects through relationships built with accountants, referrals, business partners, and direct B2B sales campaigns.

    You will report directly to our Sales Manager.Compensation:This role offers a base salary of $60,000 with $50,000 in target variable compensation, for an on-target earning of $110,000. Com

    missions are uncapped and paid monthly based on achievement against target.

    What you'll be expected to own: Achieve Sales Targets:Achieve and surpass monthly quotas in a high velocity sales environment Own the End-to-End Sales Cycle: From new lead to actively using our product, guiding the customer and colla

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    $60,000

    Commission

    Yes

    OTE

    $110,000

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    SMB / Transactional

    Under 1 month, high-velocity closing

    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

    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.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    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

    Account-Executive
    SMB-Account-Executive
    Sales
    Business-Development-Manager
    Saas-Account-Executive
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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 Wagepoint'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 Wagepoint, 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 based in CA provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $60k–$110k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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