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Select Major Account Executive, UK&I

Samsara · United Kingdom

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
10d ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Samsara's careers page

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Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 10 days.
Company hiring
25 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

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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 percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Mostly self-sourced

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Sell Samsara's IoT Connected Operations platform to the UK & Ireland's largest physical-operations companies, running full-cycle cold-start deals of $1M+ ARR with C-suite and cross-functional buyers.

Strategic · New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you are selling to

Enterprise

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
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. About the role: The Select Major Accounts team is Samsara’s primary engine for enterprise growth, responsible for landing high-value, net-new logos across the UK & Ireland’s largest physical operations. In this role, you will lead multi-million-dollar, full-cycle sales processes from a cold start—executing a disciplined qualification playbook, building true C-suite champions, and closing strategic $1M+ ARR deals. This position is built for an elite, strategic Account Executive who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments—equally comfortable navigating IT and lines of business to digitize industries traditionally reliant on legacy systems. Why Now? Samsara combines the agility of a high-growth startup, the market authority of a public company, and the momentum of a hyper-scale tech leader. Named a Best Place to Work for 3 consecutive years, we offer enterprise sellers a combination of unique differentiators: - Proven Leadership & Hyper-Growth: Founded by serial entrepreneurs with a history of building multi-billion-dollar companies, Samsara has scaled past $2.1B+ ARR with 30%+ YoY global growth. - Market-Dominating Platform: Backed by $2.8B+ in R&D investment, our Connected Operations Cloud makes us the Category Leader delivering class-leading AI, IoT, and telematics capabilities with a genuine AI moat. - Massive Untapped Market: Physical operations represent a $160B+ Global TAM, with EMEA remaining 99% greenfield opportunity. This brings strong upside earning potential on a winning trajectory, rapid professional growth alongside elite sales talent, and a massive, unpenetrated territory waiting to be captured. Whilst we do support remote working, flexibility is required to travel to visit customers onsite across the region as required. You should apply if: - You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. - Your mantra is #alwaysbeprospecting: The world of operations is vast. Your customers are often out in the field and the best way to catch them is live on the phone. Samsara’s top reps do constant research to find companies and contacts to expand their pipeline. - You have innate curiosity in how businesses work: One day you’ll meet with someone in waste management and the next you may be learning about the inner workings of a food distribution center. Our top sales team members seek to learn the ins and outs of the businesses they support in order to make a larger impact. - You are a life-long learner: Samsara sales are complex. You will need to learn about businesses where you previously had little knowledge. The payoff is big but you have to be willing to put in the work. - You build genuine relationships with your customers: The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven’t been met with the type of technology we offer. Our customers value earned trust and human relationships built over time. - You want to be with the best: Samsara’s high-performance Sales culture means you’ll be surrounded by the best and challenged to go farther than you have before. In this role, you will: - Develop Executive-Level relationships within strategic, named accounts - Own customer engagements end-to-end, from prospecting and qualification to close - Demonstrate excellent solution-based sales process in complex sales campaigns - Mobilize a large matrix virtual team of business stakeholders to include Operations, Finance, IT, dedicated Solution Engineer and Account Development Representative - Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices Minimum requirements for the role: - Min. 7+ years full-cycle Enterprise-level Account Executive closing expertise, winning complex SAAS deals - Proven track record of consistent quota over-achievement in complex accounts and $1M+ ARR deal execution - New Logo & Self-generated pipeline: Demonstrated ability to build and win deals through a repeatable outbound prospecting motion - Structured Qualification: Mastery of Playbook methodology-led selling (e.g. MEDDPICC / Command of the Message / Force Management) to quantify genuine business pain - Champion & Economic Buyer navigation: Proven ability to test and build true champions, access executive buying centres, and engineer compelling events - A Team player used to winning as a team, collaborative and within a coachable growth mindset An ideal candidate also has: - Awards for elite achievement (particularly President’s Club, Winner’s circle, Top 10%) - Passionate about transformational technology in the world operations - Excited about solving new problems in innovative ways Total Rewards At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time. Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here. Flexible Working At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable. Belonging at Samsara At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact. Accommodations Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. Our Commitment to Authenticity We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize genuine candidates. Please see Samsara’s Candidate Privacy Notice for more information. Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
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