What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Account Executive - B2B SaaS position at Switchboard Hiring?
Remote | $180K-$250K OTE (50/50 split)
Description
Switchboard is partnering with a high-growth SaaS company to find an elite Account Executive who can own complex sales cycles and consistently overachieve. You'll be engaging C-suite executives and senior decision-makers in strategic, consultative conversations that require deep business acumen and the ability to build compelling ROI models.
If you're a top performer with a track record of landing in the top 10-20% of your team and consistently exceeding quota, this role offers significant upside in a market with strong inbound demand and proven product-market fit.
Responsibilities
Compensation Range: $180K - $250K
Description
Switchboard is partnering with a high-growth SaaS company to find an elite Account Executive who can own complex sales cycles and consistently overachieve. You'll be engaging C-suite executives and senior decision-makers in strategic, consultative conversations that require deep business acumen and the ability to build compelling ROI models.
If you're a top performer with a track record of landing in the top 10-20% of your team and consistently exceeding quota, this role offers significant upside in a market with strong inbound demand and proven product-market fit.
Responsibilities
- Execute full-cycle enterprise sales to C-suite executives, building multi-threaded relationships and navigating complex buying committees
- Lead compelling product demonstrations and executive-level presentations that translate technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes
- Develop and present business cases that withstand executive-level financial scrutiny—this requires sharp analytical skills and credibility with numbers
- Navigate technical ecosystems and partner channels strategically to expand pipeline and accelerate deal velocity
- Balance inbound lead conversion with strategic outbound prospecting to consistently exceed quota
- Forecast with precision and maintain rigorous CRM discipline
- Proven top performer: You've consistently finished in the top 10-20% of your sales org with quota attainment of 120% over multiple years
- Career trajectory: Clear progression from SDR/BDR → AE → Senior AE/Enterprise AE with increasing deal sizes and complexity
- Executive presence: You can command a room (virtual or otherwise) with C-suite leaders. You speak their language and understand complex business challenges
- Analytical horsepower: Building ROI models, calculating payback periods, and presenting financial business cases is second nature
- Methodology expertise: Deep experience with value-based selling frameworks (MEDDIC, MEDDICC, Command of the Message, Challenger, etc.)
- Self-sufficient operator: You proactively build pipeline, manage complex deals autonomously, and take ownership of your results
- Extensive B2B SaaS sales experience with average deal sizes of $50K ACV
- History of selling workflow automation, business process software, or enterprise technology solutions
- Experience selling to SMB and mid-market segments ($10M-$500M revenue companies)
- Industry exposure to professional services, technology, or operations-focused verticals is a plus
- Comfort with technical sales involving integrations and platform ecosystems
- Compensation: $180K-$250K OTE (50/50 base/commission split) with uncapped upside for overachievement
- Market position: Established category leader with strong brand recognition and consistent inbound demand
- Deal quality: Engage with qualified prospects who have real pain and budget authority
- Growth potential: Clear path for advancement for high performers
- Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, generous PTO, remote flexibility
Compensation Range: $180K - $250K
Salary : $180,000 - $250,000