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Account Executive | Seattle, WA

Popmenu · Remote · US

Base
$75K–$85K
OTE
$150K–$170K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
3d 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 Popmenu's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Sell software to small and multi-location restaurant owners in Seattle, finding most new customers yourself each day. Restaurant software companies and food suppliers will also send you introductions.
Who you'd sell to
SMB restaurant owners and multi-location operatorsIn their words: “Buyer: SMB restaurant owners and multi-location operators”
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Strong posting

More honest than most. You know what you're walking into.

Pay
Base and OTE both listed. Roughly a 50/50 base-to-variable split.
Transparency
Shares 2 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 3 days.
Company hiring
6 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

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 annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  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
The Opportunity We are hiring a true hunter to win the Seattle restaurant market. Popmenu powers 14,000+ restaurants with technology that drives real revenue. Our product delivers clear ROI, fast. That means short sales cycles and frequent wins. This is a high-activity, outbound-heavy territory role that also leans hard on partnerships: you will build real relationships with POS providers, distributors, and local restaurant associations that keep warm introductions coming. If you love the chase, know how to build a partner network that compounds, and close often, you will thrive here. The Sale Buyer: SMB restaurant owners and multi-location operators Sales cycle: Typically under 30 days, often much faster Environment: High-velocity, outbound-driven, field work required. You are selling directly to decision-makers who care about revenue, guest experience, and long-term growth. Popmenu is not a nice-to-have. It is a revenue-driving platform restaurants rely on to compete in Seattle. Who We Are Popmenu is a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company transforming the restaurant industry. We started with our patented dynamic menu technology, unleashing the power of a restaurant's most important marketing tool, the menu. Since then, we have continued innovating to solve existing and emerging challenges for restaurant operators. We do not just sell software. We partner with restaurants to help them win. Our mission is to empower owners and operators with the technology tools they need to succeed long into the future. We hire exceptionally bright, motivated people who are passionate about helping great restaurants reach their full potential. This is your chance to make great things happen in one of the fastest-growing restaurant markets in the country. Requirements What You'll Do - Own and build the Seattle territory (must live in the Seattle area or nearby Washington) - Build, foster, and expand channel partnerships with POS providers, food and beverage distributors, local restaurant associations, and other referral sources to create a steady stream of warm introductions - Prospect daily through calls, email, in-person visits, networking, and industry events - Run compelling, high-energy demos that clearly articulate ROI - Create urgency and close consistently in a short sales cycle - Develop deep knowledge of the Seattle restaurant landscape and the partner ecosystem around it - Become a recognized name in the restaurant community and among local partners - Partner with your regional team to refine messaging, share best practices, and drive market strategy - Protect the brand by selling with integrity. No overpromising, no heavy discounting, no poor-fit deals Who You Are - Proven hunter with strong outbound success required - Track record of building and growing channel partnerships, alliances, or referral networks that generated real pipeline, not just relationships for their own sake - Experience selling to SMB decision-makers - Comfortable operating in short sales cycles under 30 days - Competitive, resilient, and motivated - Energized by high activity and high-volume environments - Skilled in prospecting, lead generation, closing, and partner relationship management - Confident delivering strong product demos and articulating long-term ROI - Highly organized and effective at managing your time - Relationship driven. You understand hospitality is a small world, and that a strong partner network compounds - Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling throughout the territory multiple times a week - Must live in the Seattle area or within commuting distance (e.g., Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett) Bonus: restaurant experience or SaaS experience in restaurant tech; existing relationships with POS providers, distributors, or restaurant associations in the Seattle/Pacific Northwest area Benefits Who We Are Popmenu is a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company transforming the restaurant industry. We started with our patented dynamic menu technology, unleashing the power of a restaurant's most important marketing tool, the menu. Since then, we have continued innovating to solve existing and emerging challenges for restaurant operators. We do not just sell software. We partner with restaurants to help them win. Our mission is to empower owners and operators with the technology tools they need to succeed long into the future. We hire exceptionally bright, motivated people who are passionate about helping great restaurants reach their full potential. Compensation - Base: $75,000 to $85,000 - OTE: $150,000 to $170,000 - 50% base / 50% commission - Uncapped earnings What We're Serving - Genuine Core Values with quarterly peer recognition through our Super Booms - Giving Back with company donations to causes chosen by team members - Visible Growth and Development in a scaling SaaS company - Company Ownership with meaningful equity for every employee - Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and Wagmo Wellness Plan for your pets If you are ready to own Seattle, build a partner network that fuels your pipeline, and get paid for performance, we would love to meet you.
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