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Account Executive UKI

Dropbox · Remote · UK

Base
£110K–£148K
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

Still open · checked 12 min agoon Dropbox's careers page

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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.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 89 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
3 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

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 percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Explains the attainment number

  3. 3.

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

    No OTE listed

  4. 4.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Mostly self-sourced

  6. 6.

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

    Always ask

The role

Sell Dropbox products, including new use cases like Dash, into existing install-base teams and net-new mid-market and enterprise accounts in the UK and Ireland. Prospecting and pipeline creation are core.

Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you are selling to

Not stated in the posting.

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

£110K–£148K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

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

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Role Description This role goes beyond traditional account expansion. You’ll be responsible for building and scaling how we sell across new use cases and buying centers within our install base and with net new customers. You’ll work through ambiguity to identify what resonates with customers, what drives real outcomes, and how we can create repeatable success. You will operate at the intersection of execution and problem-solving, closing business while helping shape our sales motion, messaging, and approach. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on how Dropbox grows its next generation of products, with high visibility across GTM leadership. Responsibilities - Own the full sales cycle from pipeline generation through close and renewal within your territory - Build pipeline from scratch by prospecting into new teams, departments, and executive stakeholders - Expand beyond existing motions to uncover new use cases and opportunities - Consistently generate pipeline through outbound efforts, account mapping, events, and partner collaboration - Forecast accurately and manage pipeline to consistently meet or exceed revenue targets - Lead strong discovery to uncover customer challenges, priorities, and desired outcomes - Apply structured qualification and value-selling frameworks (e.g., MEDDICC, SPICED) to advance deals - Clearly articulate business impact and position Dropbox solutions around outcomes, not features - Drive deal momentum by building urgency, aligning stakeholders, and establishing clear next steps - Contribute to evolving GTM strategy by refining ICP, messaging, and use cases (e.g., Dash) - Collaborate cross-functionally and bring insights from the field to influence Product and GTM Requirements - 4+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience, ideally in early-stage, new product, or evolving GTM environments. - Proven ability to generate pipeline, manage complex deals, and close business in ambiguous or developing markets. - Experience selling to mid-market and enterprise customers, including executive stakeholders. - Strong qualification and value-selling discipline, using frameworks such as MEDDICC, SPICED, Command of the Message, or similar. - Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. - High-ownership, resourceful, and adaptable mindset; comfortable taking initiative and thriving without a fully defined playbook. - Strong collaborator with excellent organizational skills, CRM experience such as Salesforce, and the ability to manage pipeline and forecast effectively. Preferred Qualifications - Experience selling a new or emerging product within an existing portfolio - Experience working in high-change or transformation environments - BA/BS degree or equivalent experience - General familiarity with AI or productivity tools Durable Skills AI fluency means using these tools to amplify human judgment, not replace it. We believe people with these skills will thrive as work and technology continue to evolve: - Awareness: Understand yourself and others. - Judgment: Evaluate information and make decisions in complex situations. - Adaptability: Learn, adjust, and stay effective through change. - Connection: Communicate, collaborate, and build trust. To learn more about why these skills matter and what the data shows about thriving through change, read this blog post from our Chief People Officer, Melanie Rosenwasser. Compensation United Kingdom Pay Range £109,700-£148,400 GBP Ireland Pay Range €96.100-€129.900 EUR
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