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Account Executive, SLED

Perry Weather · Dallas, TX

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
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?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon Perry Weather's careers page

What Perry Weather sells

Weather sensors and sirens that warn outdoor crews

Outdoor workplaces like construction sites and golf courses often can't tell when dangerous weather is coming in time to protect people. Perry Weather pairs weather sensors placed on site with software that sends alerts and sounds sirens on its own. That way, the right people know about the danger sooner and can act faster.

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The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
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 48 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
4 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

  • "Unlimited earnings," no numbers. It sells uncapped or unlimited earnings but never says what anyone actually earns.

Green flags

None spotted.

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 did the median rep and the top rep actually earn last year?

    "Unlimited" is a ceiling, not a number. You need the median.

  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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The role

You'd sell weather alert and siren safety software plus hardware to K-12, higher ed, and local government buyers, owning new bookings via outbound prospecting and committee-based public procurement.

New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
K-12, higher education, and local government accountsIn their words: “Own full-cycle sales across K-12, higher education, and local government accounts”
Industry:
Education and local governmentIn their words: “We're hiring an Account Executive to own new bookings across our education and local government markets.”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
About Perry Weather Perry Weather is the weather safety standard for organizations that operate outdoors. We combine on-site weather hardware with a software platform that automates alerts, siren activations, and safety decisions for more than 3,000 organizations — from the PGA of America, the NFL, and MLB to Turner Construction, thousands of school districts, cities, and golf courses. We've grown 80%+ annually for five consecutive years, and are continuing to grow.   We're headquartered in Dallas at The Centrum, in the Oak Lawn neighborhood, where our teams work together every day to help organizations make faster and safer decisions when weather puts people, assets, and operations at risk. About the Role We're hiring an Account Executive to own new bookings across our education and local government markets. These are Perry Weather's most established verticals, with 2,000+ customers across 45+ states, partnerships with 20+ state high school athletic associations, and strong regulatory tailwinds driving demand. The brand awareness and product-market fit are already there. We need someone who can execute. Responsibilities - Own full-cycle sales across K-12, higher education, and local government accounts - Build and manage a pipeline through strategic prospecting and outbound activity - Develop champions who can navigate internal approvals, board decisions, and committee-based procurement - Align proposals to budget cycles and fiscal year timelines common in public sector buying - Help customers identify grants and funding pathways to accelerate purchases - Sell on value, connecting Perry Weather to faster decisions, reduced liability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency Requirements - 3+ years of closing experience in a hunter role - Experience selling into SLED markets - Proven ability to manage a pipeline and close deals - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - Self-starter with a competitive drive and resilience - High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Why Sales at Perry Weather 80%+ annual growth for five consecutive years. A Series C company with real momentum, a clear category vision, and markets where the foundation is already built. This is a high-ceiling role for someone ready to run with it. - 65%+ average annual quota attainment - Uncapped commission plan that's easy to understand - Competitive base salary - High inbound volume - Strong product-market fit - Top 5% of sales orgs on RepVue - 4.8 stars on Glassdoor Benefits - You'll want to come into the office. Our Oak Lawn office isn't just a place to sit — it's where ideas move fast and culture stays strong. The whole team is here Monday through Friday, which means real collaboration, no chasing people down over Slack, and a genuinely fun place to spend your work days. - Your wellbeing is covered. Competitive health insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, and a full suite of voluntary benefits, because you shouldn't have to think twice about the basics. - Good people, good times. Monthly All-Hands, Office Olympics, happy hours, and more. We take the work seriously and the culture seriously too. - You're getting in early, and that matters. We're growing fast, but the biggest opportunities are still ahead. The people joining now will help shape what Perry Weather becomes.    
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