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Account Executive

Maxwell Bond, Boston, MA, United States


Account Executive (Enterprise SaaS Platform)


Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid 2 days in office)

Compensation: $130K–$160K base + uncapped commission (OTE $260K–$320K)


The Opportunity


A high-growth, enterprise SaaS company is looking for a top-performing Account Executive to drive new business across North America. This is a true “hunter” role, ideal for a strategic seller who thrives in complex, high-value sales environments.

You’ll be selling a market-leading application SaaS platform into large enterprise organisations, engaging senior stakeholders and owning deals end-to-end—from initial outreach through to close.


Key Responsibilities


New Business Acquisition


  • Own and execute a territory strategy targeting Tier 1 & Tier 2 enterprise accounts
  • Identify, qualify, and close net-new opportunities


Pipeline Generation


  • Self-generate pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, and industry engagement
  • Partner with marketing while maintaining a strong self-sourced approach


Executive Engagement


  • Build relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions
  • Clearly articulate value and ROI in complex environments


Complex Deal Management


  • Manage multi-threaded sales cycles across multiple departments
  • Navigate long, complex sales cycles (typically 6–18 months)
  • Close deals with average values of $100K–$400K+ ARR


What We’re Looking For


  • 4+ years of Enterprise SaaS sales experience
  • Proven track record of landing net-new business in enterprise accounts
  • Experience selling complex, high-value solutions
  • Strong hunter mentality with the ability to build pipeline from scratch
  • Comfortable managing multi-stakeholder, long-cycle deals
  • Ability to engage both business and technical stakeholders


What’s on Offer


  • Uncapped earning potential with strong deal sizes
  • High-growth environment with clear progression opportunities
  • Hybrid working model (Boston-based, 2–3 days in office)
  • Enterprise-grade product solving real business challenges


Benefits


  • 401(k) with matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life & disability coverage
  • Generous PTO
  • Pre-tax savings options
  • Equity / share purchase plan