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Sales Executive, New York & New Jersey

Altruist · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
$265K–$285K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
3d 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?”

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What Altruist sells

AI software that helps financial advisors work smarter

Financial advisors want to grow their business, use their time and resources well, and get great results for their clients. Altruist builds AI software for wealth professionals to help with exactly that. Advisors can then work smarter and serve their clients better.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 2 days.
Company hiring
4 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags 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 base, and how is the rest paid out?

    OTE without a base doesn't tell you what you can count on.

  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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The role

Sell the Altruist AI platform to financial advisors in NY and NJ using consultative selling. You'll acquire, retain, and expand advisor accounts against quarterly and annual quotas.

Mixed

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Financial advisorsIn their words: “We partner with financial advisors nationwide, empowering them to grow, optimize time and resources, and deliver superior outcomes for their clients.”
Industry:
Wealth managementIn their words: “transforming the multi-trillion dollar wealth management industry”

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

$265K–$285K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
About Altruist Altruist is transforming the multi-trillion dollar wealth management industry by building an AI platform for wealth professionals. We partner with financial advisors nationwide, empowering them to grow, optimize time and resources, and deliver superior outcomes for their clients. We're looking for exceptional talent to help us achieve our mission of making financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to all. If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and want to do the most important work of your life, we'd love to meet you! But first, our values Kindness - Kindness doesn’t just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully. Brilliance - Humility is the skill we’re most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one. Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it’s hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles. The opportunity Altruist is in the midst of an exceptional growth phase and we're excited to hire a Sales Executive to join our growing Client Development team. In this role, you'll build a deep understanding of the Altruist platform and clearly position its capabilities to financial advisors. You'll use consultative selling to build trust, educate advisors, and guide them through the buying process to acquire, retain, and expand business. You'll also help create predictable, scalable growth by sharing advisor feedback, meeting sales service-level agreements, and continuously improving how the team works. Your impact - Deliver results and demonstrate our core values while achieving individual quarterly and annual quota and supporting the success of the broader sales team. - Quickly develop a deep understanding of the Altruist platform and effectively position Altruist, the platform, and specific features such as the rebalancer and Model Marketplace. - Leverage consultative selling skills to build trust with advisors, educate them, and guide them through the buying process to acquire, retain, and expand business. - Systematically capture advisor feedback to help inform company priorities, including the product roadmap and marketing campaigns. - Proactively identify ways to improve the sales team while meeting sales service-level agreements and maintaining accurate, complete records in Salesforce. - Demonstrate coachability and a growth mindset by absorbing and applying feedback from sales leadership to increase effectiveness and efficiency. What you bring - Experience - At least 5 years of experience as an independent financial advisor, as a sales professional at a B2B financial services, fintech, or SaaS organization, or as a consultant specializing in financial services at a top-tier management consulting firm. - A track record of meeting or exceeding quotas in a fast-paced environment. - Strong consultative sales skills. - The ability to quickly understand complex product features and articulate how they create value for customers. - Education - Ideally, a B.A./B.S. degree in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Economics, etc. - Securities licenses - Series 7 and 63 licenses - Technical aptitude - Technologically savvy and able to quickly get up to speed on modern tech stacks, including AI and agentic workflows - Ownership - You take exceptional pride in every aspect of your work and hold yourself accountable for delivering high-quality results. - Superb communication - You practice intentional dialogue, listen thoughtfully, and share your perspective clearly with others. - Resilience - You demonstrate unwavering determination to achieve success, even in the face of adversity. - Assurance - You bring confident, ego-less judgment; a strong knowledge base; the ability to discover the unknown; and openness to differing perspectives. - Creative problem solving - You look beyond identifying problems and bring an instinctively creative approach to overcoming roadblocks. Compensation This role has a target compensation range of $265,000–$285,000 OTE (base + variable). Final level and compensation is individualized and will be determined based on overall experience, qualifications, and interview performance. What we bring Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best. - Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. - Competitive total compensation. - Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO). - 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting. - 16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment. - Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee. - Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, and travel, etc.). - Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.). - One month work from anywhere policy (with the exception of a few countries). Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package, along with a bonus program for eligible roles. For salaried positions, a salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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