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Strategic Enterprise Account Executive

Insight Assurance · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
16d 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 job

What you'd do
Win and grow contracts with very big companies in healthcare, finance, tech, and defense, selling security audits. Deals take 6 to 18 months, and you'll find at least 20% of your own leads.
Who you'd sell to
CISOs, CTOs, CFOs and Heads of Compliance · Healthcare, financial services, technology, defense · big companiesIn their words: “Build trusted advisor relationships with CISOs, CTOs, CFOs, and Heads of Compliance”
Where deals come from
A mix. Some leads come to you, some you find yourself.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Some good signs, but there's a red light here. Get it answered before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 4 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
A mix of self-sourced pipeline and inbound or SDR help.
Time on market
Open 16 days.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Red lights

  • Hustle-culture language. Words like rockstar, grind, work hard / play hard, or "no excuses" usually mean long hours and high turnover.

Green lights

  • States the quota. You know the number before the first call.
  • States deal size. Average deal size tells you what kind of selling this really is.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights 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 hours do your best reps actually work?

    Hustle language in a posting often shows up in your calendar.

  2. 2.

    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.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    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.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  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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Full posting
Insight Assurance is a global audit firm on a mission to transform how organizations achieve cybersecurity and compliance. Founded by former Big 4 (EY) professionals, we deliver next-generation audit services across SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS (QSA), HITRUST, CMMC (C3PAO), and FedRAMP (3PAO) frameworks. We’re not your traditional audit firm — we’re tech-enabled, leveraging compliance automation and advanced collaboration tools to make audits faster, smarter, and more impactful for our clients. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Fast 50 lists, Insight Assurance is one of the fastest-growing global audit firms, with 170+ professionals supporting nearly 2,000 clients across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Role Overview This is a strategic, consultative enterprise sales role — not a transactional one. You'll own a portfolio of named enterprise accounts and greenfield opportunities across key verticals (healthcare, financial services, technology, DoD/DIB, government contracting), running complex 6–18-month sales cycles and building C-suite relationships that generate long-term, multi-service revenue. You know the compliance landscape, command a boardroom, and close enterprise deals that others can't. Requirements Key Responsibilities Pipeline & Revenue - The Enterprise Track Record: You must have spent 5+ years managing strategic/enterprise accounts and carrying a $1M+ ARR quota. - Complex Deal Execution: You need to prove you can survive and win 6–18-month sales cycles, navigate multi-stakeholder corporate mazes, and handle the legal/procurement grind (MSAs, multi-year commitments). - Executive Presence: You must be able to pitch directly to the C-suite and VPs, translating complex compliance solutions into business value. - High Autonomy: You are running your territory like a business owner and are able to do it from scratch. Executive Relationships - Build trusted advisor relationships with CISOs, CTOs, CFOs, and Heads of Compliance — developing multi-threaded engagement across the buying committee. - Develop deep account intelligence on organizational structure, compliance obligations, and risk priorities — connecting Insight Assurance's services to each client's strategic outcomes. - Maintain executive visibility and preference throughout long procurement timelines; map and manage champions, influencers, and economic buyers within every target account. Consultative Selling & Positioning - The Domain Expertise: Background in SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP. If you already know how to talk to compliance buyers and understand security frameworks, you save them months of training. - Industry Network: An existing rolodex of executive contacts in high-security, high-regulation sectors like Healthcare, Finance, Tech, or Defense. - The Pedigree: Coming from a Big 4 firm, a cybersecurity consultancy, or a compliance automation company makes you a plug-and-play hire. - The Multiplier: Bilingual English/Spanish skills to unlock their expanding Latin American/Americas territory. Account Expansion & Retention - Identify and pursue expansion opportunities within named accounts — additional service lines, new business units, subsidiary orgs, and multi-year renewals. - Develop account growth plans mapping whitespace, multi-year compliance roadmaps, and cross-sell opportunities across the IA portfolio. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with BDRs on territory strategy, outbound prioritization, and enterprise engagement coaching. - Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene — all enterprise activity logged, opportunities updated weekly, forecasts submitted on time. - Provide structured market and competitive feedback to practice leaders, marketing, and sales leadership. Key Performance Indicators Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) Quota: $500K per quarter / $2M annually Pipeline Coverage Ratio: 3x–4x of quarterly quota in qualified pipeline at all times Average Deal Size: $10K Sales Cycle Management: Disciplined stage progression with ≤30-day average time between stage advances Win Rate (Qualified Enterprise Opportunities): ≥25% CRM Accuracy: 100% of active opportunities updated weekly; forecast submitted on time Hunting: Minimum 20% of pipeline self-sourced Required Qualifications - 5+ years of B2B sales experience, with a minimum of 3 years in an enterprise or strategic accounts role carrying a quota of $1M+ ARR. - Demonstrated track record of closing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals with 6–18 month sales cycles — including MSA and multi-year contract negotiation. - Proven ability to build and sustain executive-level relationships (CISO, CTO, CFO, VP-level) across large organizations and navigate complex buying committees. - Experience in both hunting and closing roles. - Experience selling professional services, cybersecurity, compliance, SaaS, or audit/assurance solutions into enterprise or mid-market accounts strongly preferred. - Strong consultative selling skills — you lead with discovery, connect deeply to business outcomes, and build compelling business cases for senior decision-makers. - Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to command a boardroom, simplify complex compliance concepts, and tailor messaging to both technical and executive audiences. - Highly proficient in CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, or equivalent) and enterprise sales tools; disciplined approach to pipeline management and forecasting. - Self-directed, organized, and accountable — able to manage a complex enterprise territory and multiple concurrent opportunities with minimal oversight. - Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred Benefits - Competitive base salary commensurate with enterprise sales experience and market benchmarks. - Quarterly performance bonuses tied to pipeline generation and revenue milestones. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. - Professional development budget — industry certifications, sales training, and conference participation. - 100% remote work environment with a globally distributed, high-performance team. - The opportunity to build an enterprise franchise at one of the fastest-growing global audit firms — recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Fast 50 lists. 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