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Inside Account Manager

Paxton Access · Greenville, SC

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
$125K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo 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
Call new and existing customers and distributors every day about prices, quotes, rush orders and problems. You'll make many of your own calls and follow up on leads from trade shows.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Not stated in the posting.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too 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.
Time on market
Open 30 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Red lights

None spotted.

Green lights

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.

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 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.

    What's the base, and how is the rest paid out?

    OTE without a base doesn't tell you what you can count on.

  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
At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee. So, what are the benefits? - Healthcare plans, tailored by you, and a supportive employee assistance scheme. - Discounts and savings on everything - Pizza! Movie Tickets! Hotels! Car Rentals! And so much more. Partnered with leading brands like Costco and DisneyLand with TriNet perks. - Quick, easy access to all your information via PEO Engage platform – healthcare, perks, earnings, PTO and more. - 401(k) with options for employer matching and profit share. - Accrue 144 hours PTO annually. - Variety of social events across the year, from Summer - Winter parties to EDI events and Charity days. - Modern open plan offices, collaboration spaces, training rooms and onsite mini-gym! - Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies™. About the role Join our Sales team based in Greenville, where you'll support the wider sales team and play an integral part of managing the communications between Paxton and our customers. - Collaborate with the outside territory manager weekly to develop and execute strategies for success, addressing areas requiring local or management attention. - Serve as the main point of contact for customers, distributors, and external contacts within the identified territory, fostering strong relationships. - Act as the contact for all distribution branches, handling inquiries related to pricing, quotes, expedites, and challenges. - Make a outgoing calls daily to both new and existing customers, providing detailed meeting reports summarizing discussions and outlining next steps. - Prioritize working with outside sales to fill training classes, confirming attendance, and following up with attendees. - Follow up on leads generated from trade shows, training sessions, and other events. - Take responsibility for territory growth, meeting quarterly/annual targets set in collaboration with management. - Conduct customer meetings and attend trade shows in the territory at least once every four months. - Stay informed and updated on all hardware and software (UI), delivering perfect pitches and webinars to customers. - Provide support to customers facing technical or support challenges, coordinating with the Support team and other departments to ensure timely resolutions. Track and escalate sensitive concerns as needed. What are we looking for? - Previous experience in a similar or sales based role, managing your own client base with KPIs & targets. - Excellent communication skills and a strong drive to achieve customer success. We offer a base salary of up to $40,000, with the opportunity to earn an additional $85,000 in commission. Following successful onboarding, on-target earnings can reach up to $125,000. The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you’re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn’t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc
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