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Key Account Executive

Propeller · Denver, CO

Base
$100K–$120K
OTE
$160K–$200K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
25d 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
Sell mapping equipment and software to very big construction and mining companies, growing deals with customers you already have. You'll spend much of your time finding new opportunities inside those accounts.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
Base and OTE both listed. Roughly a 63/37 base-to-variable split.
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 25 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
5 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
Propeller is on a mission to take the guesswork out of moving dirt - reducing wasted fuel, time, and money. We do this through the power of maps. Our customers use Propeller's integrated hardware and software products to capture accurate 3D versions of their worksites. With over 50,000 worksites worldwide using Propeller's smart survey technology, we empower project teams to map, measure, and manage site activity. Propeller empowers everyone to approach, own, and solve problems creatively. We're data nerds who care about impact, honesty, and each other. We take pride in being a great place to work and are proud to be recognized as a Fast Company and BuiltIn Best Place to Work. You can learn more about us on Glassdoor. Your Mission: Own and grow a book of enterprise accounts by proactively identifying expansion opportunities, running thoughtful discovery, and closing new business within those accounts. You’ll drive account growth through strong negotiation and contract management, among other things. Success looks like consistently hitting revenue targets while building trusted relationships across complex customer organizations — including getting on-site when it matters for demos, training, and key moments. Your Responsibilities: - Own revenue targets for enterprise accounts, with a strong focus on hunting and opening new opportunities within those accounts. - Take direct ownership of the sales process and keep deals moving with clear next steps, strong follow-through, and accurate forecasting. - Partner closely with Enterprise Customer Success Engineers (ECSE) on the team to bring the right technical depth into deals and translate customer needs into winning solutions. - Lead customer-facing meetings — including on-site demos, trainings, and events as needed. - Build strategic, high-level relationships across customer organizations (exec and senior stakeholders) to support retention and expansion. - Own pricing conversations, negotiation, and contract management to close deals efficiently and responsibly. - Maintain a disciplined, high-output cadence of outreach, pipeline creation, and follow-through. - Track performance against key metrics including expansion ARR/ACV growth, quota attainment, new sites from existing customers, and pipeline development. - Use strong curiosity and preparation to understand the customer’s job-to-be-done and tailor your approach accordingly. Hybrid work. 2 days in-office days per week when not traveling, with travel as needed (roughly once per month) for customer-facing work. Requirements - Quota-carrying, direct B2B SaaS sales experience. - Industry experience (construction technology, mining technology, geospatial background, related). - High motor — you relentlessly pursue and create opportunities. - Strong curiosity and a learning mindset. - Comfort working with cross-functional partners and bringing others into the deal at the right moments. Benefits - Fully paid employee United Platinum PPO medical, dental, and vision coverage - 20 days of paid vacation time per year with no accrual or carryover cap - 3% non-elective employer contribution to 401(k) - Employee share options - Professional development budget and leave - The opportunity to take part in our mentorship program - $100 USD monthly telephone and/or internet allowance - Paid primary & secondary parental leave policies - $275 USD one time work from home set up budget, and we'll also send you a laptop, monitor, mouse, and keyboard The estimated salary range offered for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 (base) + $60,000 - $80,000 (variable) for an on-target earnings total of $160,000 - $200,000. This range is tied to the market for this job in Colorado. Any salary offer extended will be based on skills, knowledge and experience.
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