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