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Account Executive

Hoxhunt · Hybrid · Minneapolis, MN

Base
$100K–$125K
OTE
$196K–$221K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
11d 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 Hoxhunt sells

Trains workers to spot and report scam emails

Workers at a company can be fooled by scam emails that look real, and a yearly lesson does not keep them alert. Hoxhunt sends each person practice scam emails picked for them, and helps them spot and report the real ones. Over time, the people in the company become a guard instead of an open door.

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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 51/49 base-to-variable split.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 10 days.
Company hiring
2 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.

    Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?

    Selling to a CFO and selling to a developer are different jobs.

  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 Hoxhunt's AI-driven human risk management platform to large global enterprises in the US. Build pipeline through cold outbound prospecting, run discovery, and own deals through close.

Enterprise · New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$100K–$125K base · $196K–$221K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

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

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
OUR MISSION AND WHY IT MATTERS We are on a mission to make humans the strongest security layer. Human risk remains one of the biggest vulnerabilities and traditional awareness training is not enough. We take a different approach by combining AI-driven personalization, real threat detection, and behavioral science to actively protect people and organizations. We don't just simulate risks. We build the tools that detect and stop them. ABOUT THIS ROLE We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Enterprise sales team in the United States. You will be part of a growing sales team on the ground, working with an award-winning product in an industry that is more crucial than ever before. You'll get to work with large global organizations and help them to build and foster a more cyber-secure company culture. As an Account Executive, your responsibilities are to build and manage a strategic sales pipeline through cold-prospecting into target companies, close new business, and hit your sales quota. We'll support and supply you with the tools and frameworks for you to successfully grow our presence in the area.   WHAT YOU’LL DO - Build and manage a strategic pipeline of enterprise opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting. - Own the full sales cycle from discovery to close, navigating complex buying processes. - Partner closely with SDR and Marketing teams to drive pipeline generation and account strategy. - Develop a deep understanding of prospect business challenges and position Hoxhunt’s solutions effectively. - Consistently meet and exceed sales targets, driving measurable growth in the region.   WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE - In your first 30 days, you will dive deep into Hoxhunt's product, value proposition, and sales motion, while building strong collaborative relationships with our SDR and Marketing teams. - By day 60, you will be actively driving your own pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting, running discovery calls, and managing early-stage enterprise opportunities. - By day 90 and beyond, you will be independently navigating buying processes, consistently closing deals, and contributing to the overall growth of our North American presence.   WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - Proven SaaS Sales Expertise: 3+ years experience in B2B SaaS sales or business development, with a track record of exceeding targets. - Customer-Centric Mindset: Genuine interest in understanding prospect challenges and connecting solutions to real business needs. - Hunter Mentality & Drive: Goal-oriented, energized by building pipeline and closing new business. - Quick Learner: Ability to grasp new concepts and articulate value clearly and effectively. - Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly.   BONUS POINTS - Highly autonomous and self-motivated, thriving in a scale-up environment where you take full ownership of your success. - Ambitious and results-driven, with a passion for growing a market presence. - Skilled at understanding customer needs quickly and translating them into impactful solutions. - Resilient and resourceful, able to adapt strategies when facing challenges. - A true team player who embodies a “succeed together” mindset.   WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH At Hoxhunt, we don't just build software. We build behavior change on a global scale. With a world-class product and over 50% year-on-year growth, we're helping companies around the world create a culture of cybersecurity, one employee at a time. You’ll join a high-performing team focused on growing our presence in North America. The Minneapolis office is a hub for collaboration, where people work closely together, share ideas openly, and support each other in getting results. It’s a hands-on environment where you’ll have visibility into the business and the opportunity to make an impact early.     WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US - Compensation: Annual base salary of $100K–$125K depending on experience, with an annual OTE of $196K–$221K, and uncapped commission potential. - Working ways: We work in a flexible, hybrid setting. Most roles include regular in-office time. - High performance meets high humanity: We’re a high-performing team with ambitious goals and a strong focus on impact. Just as important, we create an environment where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to succeed together. - Authentic trust & autonomy: We hire great people and trust them to do great work. You’ll find a culture that values autonomy, giving you the space to take real ownership, drive impact, and help shape things early on. - A product you can be proud of: It is incredibly rare in cybersecurity to build an award-winning product that end-users genuinely love. You will join a fast-paced, technically sophisticated team making a real, measurable impact against cybercrime. - The perks that matter: Alongside this amazing community, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (with a portion of premiums covered by the company), life insurance, PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, a 401(k) match, and more.   Recruitment Process We want to get to know you and how you think! Our interview process typically includes: 1. Initial virtual interview with Talent Acquisition (30 min, remote) 2. Interview with the hiring manager, our VP of Sales at our office in Edina, MN (45 min, onsite) 3. Interview with our CRO (45 min, remote) 4. Final panel interview at our office in Edina, MN (1 hour, onsite) 5. Offer 6. References & Background Check ABOUT HOXHUNT Hoxhunt was founded in 2016 by four visionaries. Today we are a global team of +300 amazing Hoxhunters advancing a truly AI-native category leader in human risk management, with key hubs in the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Finland. We are proud to be an award-winning, fast-growing software company, recognized by G2 and Gartner, named to TIME Magazine's list of the World's Top EdTech Companies, and featured for our innovation in major publications like Fast Company, TechCrunch, Forbes, and Inc. As a multi-product company, Hoxhunt goes beyond traditional security awareness. We don't just educate employees through frequent, personalized, and behavior-changing cybersecurity training - we also actively build real threat intelligence and response tools that protect organizations against malicious cyberattacks every single day. Be among the first to know about our open positions. Drop your details in our Talent Community, and we will reach out when there is a match!
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