Mid-Market Account Executive
Material Security · Remote · US
- Base
- Not disclosed
- OTE
- $200K–$225K
- Posted
- 1mo ago
The Braun Read
Ask hard questionsToo much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.
- Pay
- OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
- 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 46+ days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
- Company hiring
- This is their only open sales role.
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.
The role
Sell Material Security's security product to IT and security teams at companies with 251 to 2,500 employees. Build pipeline through outbound plus inbound leads, and manage renewals and upsells on existing accounts.
Mid-Market · Mixed · Outbound
Selling motion
Mixed
Who you are selling to
Mid-Market
Pipeline expectations
Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.
Compensation
$200K–$225K OTE
What is not disclosed
This posting doesn't tell you:
- Base salary
- Quota size
- Quota attainment
- Average deal size
- Territory
- Sales cycle length
Worth asking about on your first call.
Full posting
As a Mid-Market Account Executive at Material Security, you'll be part of an early, fast growing and highly experienced sales team. Your work will be instrumental for the organization to exceed revenue targets and build happy customers. You'll do this by aggressively building pipeline, helping prospects understand the value of our product, how it's differentiated and guiding them through a thoughtful, efficient buying process. You’ll be a trusted partner to security teams solving real problems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet and exceed revenue targets by working closely with companies in our commercial segment’s (251 to 2,500 employees) IT & Security teams.
- Supplement inbound leads with self-generated outbound strategies for pipeline generation.
- Develop innovative and repeatable sales strategies to drive opportunities and revenue.
- Create an unparalleled customer experience throughout the sales life cycle.
- Manage existing customer relationships to drive renewal and upsell opportunities.
- Work cross-functionally across our go-to-market team as well as with partner organizations to drive strategic growth opportunities.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Proven Track Record: 3+ years in closing role with measurable success in security sales within early-stage high-growth go-to-market environments.
- Versatility: The ideal candidate should be able to understand the product and problem space fairly deeply and has an aptitude and willingness to take on new projects outside the normal scope of a typical individual contributor.
- Ownership: Our sales team enjoys taking an elevated level of responsibility across the go-to-market functions in addition to delivering a high quality output.
- Strong Communication: The ideal candidate possesses outstanding written and verbal communication, and is comfortable communicating at every level from the c-suite to front line workers.
- Attitude & Ambition: The best candidates are smart, hard working, competitive, and not afraid to fail. They are team first but willing to take the lead with minimal guidance and supervision.
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Material Security is a remote-first workplace with an office in San Francisco, California.
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Compensation at Material Security is determined by a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $200,000-$225,000 OTE with a 50/50 split between base salary and variable compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Material Security is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.