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Account Executive

Acumen Technology · Nashville, TN

Base
$80K–$115K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
5d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon Acumen Technology's careers page

The job

Who you'd sell to
CEOs, CFOs and other non-IT executivesIn their words: “Target CEO, CFO and other Non-IT Executives (Not normally selling to IT Directors or attending IT trade shows)”
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 5 days.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Acumen Technology is looking for a confident and passionate Major Accounts Executive with 7-10+ years of sales experience to join our team. We want professionals who understand that the client’s experience is as important as knowing the right buttons to press, and that you can have fun while you work. Based out of the Music City, Nashville, TN, Acumen Technology is a leading Managed IT Services Provider focusing on financial institutions, healthcare, and other industries that are serious about security and Doing IT Right. Our work from anywhere, have fun everywhere, environment has made us one of Nashville's places to work in for multiple years running! Being a member of our team means weekly in-office lunches, awesome company events, a comprehensive benefits package, and, most importantly, training in the ability to hold conversations using nothing but GIFs. Job Description: The mission of the salesperson is to start new relationships that add monthly recurring managed services revenue in the Middle Tennessee market to companies with 75 – 1000+ employees. The overall standard is to meet sales targets by hunting for and developing new accounts. The MAE will be responsible for creating and maintaining strong relationships with prospects at all stages of the sales funnel and connecting those prospects with a leader as needed to close the deal. Responsibilities: - Conduct pre-qualification of suspects to identify Target Client Profile Prospects. - Target CEO, CFO and other Non-IT Executives (Not normally selling to IT Directors or attending IT trade shows) - Identify when to bring in a member from the leadership team to assist with opportunities as needed. - Build and maintain a local referral network with individuals that are selling to a similar Target Client Profile. - Maintain accurate prospect information our Acumen’s CRM system Requirements - 5–10+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in services, or technology solutions - Proven success in a full-cycle, consultative sales role from prospecting through close - Strong hunter mentality with ability to generate net-new business through outbound efforts - Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding quota and revenue targets - Experience booking and running discovery calls and first-time appointments (FTAs) - Ability to sell to executive and technical stakeholders (C-level, IT Directors, etc.) - Comfortable managing longer, solution-based sales cycles (typically 2–6+ months) - Proficiency with CRM platforms (HubSpot, ConnectWise, Salesforce) and pipeline management - Highly coachable, accountable, and able to operate within a structured sales process - Located within market and willing to travel locally for client meetings Benefits - Base salary of $80k - $115k, depending on experience - SPIFs for 1st 6 months while ramping up - 1st-year realistic total compensation of $200k - 2nd-year earnings of $300k+ - 100% employer paid health insurance (medical and dental) and first $1,000 of qualified medical expenses covered - Company Matching 401k - Company credit card for business expenses - Cell phone allowance - Mileage reimbursement - Fun working environment and culture with regular activities both for employees and their families - Family vacation bonus at 5th year
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