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Emerging Enterprise Account Executive

Asana · San Francisco, CA

Base
$107K–$121K
OTE
$213K–$242K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
7d 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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The Braun Read

Worth a look

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

Pay
Base and OTE both listed. Roughly a 50/50 base-to-variable split.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
A mix of self-sourced pipeline and inbound or SDR help.
Time on market
Open 7 days.
Company hiring
9 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 annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  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

Grow existing Emerging Enterprise accounts through upsell and cross-sell to C-level and IT buyers, owning complex multi-stakeholder deals with SE, SDR, and CS support. Based in San Francisco, hybrid.

Enterprise · Expansion

Selling motion

Expansion

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
IT decision-makers and C-level executivesIn their words: “Establish trust with C-level executives, IT decision-makers, and key stakeholders to align solutions with their strategic goals”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

A mix of self-sourced pipeline and inbound / SDR support.

Compensation

$107K–$121K base · $213K–$242K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
We’re looking for a driven and strategic Emerging Enterprise Account Executive to join our Emerging Enterprise sales team. In this role, you’ll deepen connections with key decision-makers, understand their evolving needs, and craft tailored, value-driven strategies to fuel customer success and unlock new growth opportunities. As a trusted partner to clients and a critical contributor to our business, you will sharpen your sales expertise while making a meaningful impact across the organization. This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements. What you’ll achieve - Drive revenue growth by expanding existing customer accounts through up-selling, cross-selling, and executing strong commercial strategies. - Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and closing for complex deals with multiple stakeholders. - Leverage negotiation skills and data-driven insights to secure win-win strategic partnerships. - Define territory and account strategies that enable sales velocity in partnership with Sales Engineers, Sales Development Reps, Customer Success Managers, Professional Services, and Executive Sponsors. - Establish trust with C-level executives, IT decision-makers, and key stakeholders to align solutions with their strategic goals and expand usage across new teams. - Develop a deep understanding of customer goals to uncover new use cases and drive incremental revenue. - Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and customer success teams to deliver a seamless customer experience and ensure successful adoption. - Focus on value delivery to ensure customers realize measurable ROI, setting the stage for long-term partnerships. About you - Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making. - Minimum 3 years of experience in an Enterprise sales role and 5+ years in a B2B closing sales role (SaaS experience preferred). - Proven track record of consistent quota attainment and delivering growth within existing Emerging Enterprise or Enterprise accounts. - Demonstrated experience in consultative selling, strategic account management, and navigating complex sales cycles. - Strong ability to build trust and foster relationships with stakeholders across all levels, including C-suite executives. - Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for continuous improvement, learning, and customer success. At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. What we’ll offer Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit. For this role, the On-Target Earnings (OTE) range will vary based on your location. Locations in the US are categorized into one of three geographic pay zones, and the ranges for the zones are as follows: - Zone A: Total OTE $213,000 - $242,000 (includes a base salary range of $106,500 - $121,000 and performance-based sales incentive pay) - Zone B: Total OTE $192,000 - $218,000 (includes a base salary range of $96,000 - $109,000 and performance-based sales incentive pay) - Zone C: Total OTE $170,000 - $194,000 (includes a base salary range of $85,000 - $97,000 and performance-based sales incentive pay) For more information about which locations fall into each pay zone, please visit https://asana.com/usa-pay-zones. Please also consult your recruiter to confirm the applicable pay zone for your specific location In addition, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include: - Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits - Career coaching & support - Inclusive family building benefits - Long-term savings or retirement plans - In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. #LI-Hybrid About us Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong. We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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