Solutions Engineer
Hoxhunt · Hybrid · Minneapolis, MN
- Base
- $115K–$130K
- OTE
- $145K–$165K
- Posted
- 1mo ago
Still open · checked 2h agoon Hoxhunt's careers page
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.
In plain English, from their own job posts. Something wrong? Tell us
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Ask hard questionsToo much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.
- Pay
- Base and OTE both listed. Roughly a 79/21 base-to-variable split.
- Transparency
- Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
- Pipeline
- Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
- Time on market
- Open 34 days. Normal, but not fresh.
- 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.
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.
What's the annual quota, and how was it set?
A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.
- 3.
Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?
Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.
- 4.
How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?
Full quota on day one means you start behind.
- 5.
Is the territory new or existing? Who had it before?
An existing book is a head start. Greenfield means building from zero.
- 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.
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.
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.
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
Technical pre-sales role supporting enterprise customers on cloud integrations, SSO/SCIM identity setups, and email authentication for Hoxhunt's security awareness platform. Works alongside Sales on discovery and implementation.
Enterprise
Selling motion
Who you're selling to
- Buyer:
- IT and security teamsIn their words: “Own technical onboarding for enterprise customers, developing structured implementation plans aligned with IT and security teams”
- Company size:
- Enterprise
Pipeline expectations
Compensation
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.