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Enterprise Account Executive

Vector · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
$300K–$350K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
6mo 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 Vector's careers page

What Vector sells

Check-ins and dock scheduling for freight

A warehouse gets a steady stream of trucks, and each one needs a check-in, an appointment, and a dock. Vector builds mobile and web technology that streamlines check-ins, appointments, dock scheduling, and driver workflows. That helps freight move faster.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

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

Pay
OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
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 181 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
2 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Worth asking about

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green flags

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.
  • Pays accelerators. Higher commission rates once you pass quota. Overperformance actually pays.

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.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  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

Sells Vector's eBOL, digital check-in, and yard management software to enterprise logistics and facility operators. Owns net-new and upsell pipeline, leading a deal team of SDRs and solutions architects through long cycles.

Enterprise · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Warehouses, distribution centers and carriersIn their words: “Our platform is used by warehouses, distribution centers, and carriers to streamline check-ins, appointments, dock scheduling, and driver workflows.”
Industry:
Logistics and freightIn their words: “transforming logistics and facility operations”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$300K–$350K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

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

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
About Vector Vector builds mobile and web technology that makes freight move faster. Our platform is used by warehouses, distribution centers, and carriers to streamline check-ins, appointments, dock scheduling, and driver workflows. About the Role As an Enterprise Account Executive at Vector, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming logistics and facility operations through our digital workflow solutions which include eBOL, Digital Check-In and Yard Management System. In this strategic role, you’ll lead the full sales cycle—developing pipeline, creating demand, and guiding enterprise customers through complex buying decisions. You’ll work closely with Solutions Architects, SDRs, and executive leadership in a team-based selling motion to align our offering to customer pain points, build executive trust, and deliver a compelling ROI-backed business case. We’re looking for a commercially driven, consultative seller with experience navigating large organizations, building multi-threaded relationships, and influencing both operational and financial stakeholders. What You'll Do - Own a book of business that includes net new logos and upsell with existing customers - Execute account strategies to identify opportunities aligned with customer initiatives - Partner with Solutions Architects to diagnose customer challenges and demonstrate tailored solutions to the buyers needs - Quarterback a deal team support from SDR(s), solution architects, executives, and product teams - Drive executive alignment across business and IT stakeholders to secure buy-in and budget - Partner with Pre-Sales to deliver compelling business cases and ROI models in collaboration with customer finance teams - Forecast opportunities accurately and manage deals through long enterprise sales cycles - Travel up to 50% to support in-person discovery, workshops, executive meetings, and onsite presentations - Attend 3-6 industry conferences per year as part of continual pipeline development - Owner the relationship with one industry association or council; foster relationships, cross-selling, and being a voice for Vector’s brand in the market What We're Looking For - 5-10 years of Sales experience with a passion for quarterbacking a deal team - 3+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience with a track record of quota attainment - Experience navigating enterprise organizations and building relationships across operational and executive levels - Strong understanding of solution selling, consultative sales approaches, and value-based selling - Comfortable running ROI analyses and business case development with procurement and finance stakeholders - Collaborative mindset with the ability to work in a team-selling environment - Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills Benefits - Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, 401K, life & disability insurance - Flexible paid time off and observed federal holidays - Remote work - Parental leave of absence - Flat org structure, offering startup growth and learning paths Salary Range The annual On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this role is USD $300K - $350K with uncapped commissions, strong accelerators, and benefits. Individual pay depends on various factors, such as region, role level, relevant experience and skills. Pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the pay range applicable at the time.
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