Account Executive
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Waltham, MA · Posted September 28, 2026
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Where Waltham, MA ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for life sciences and biotech pay after cost of living$221k · of 10
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in New England184 openings · of 24
- #2Best all-round cities for new graduates in New England59 / 100 · of 11
- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in New England67 / 100 · of 11
- #2Best all-round cities for remote workers in New England80 / 100 · of 11
- #2Best all-round cities for AI careers in New England80 / 100 · of 11
Rankings about sales jobs
- Best cities for sales jobs #1 New York (2,774 openings)
- Best cities for sales pay after cost of living #1 Santa Clara ($175k)
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- Employers with the most sales jobs #1 Charter Communications (389 roles)
Pay compared with the market
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About the job
Account Executive
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About the Role...
The Account Executive, HCM is responsible for driving sales of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions to prospective clients, managing the full sales cycle, and building strong client relationships to achieve revenue targets.
Based at our Waltham, MA headquarters, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Base Salary Range: $ 70,000 plus uncapped commissions
A Day in the Life...
Identify and develop new business opportunities for HCM solutions
Seek to understand client pain points and position solutions accordingly
Manage the entire sales process from prospecting to closing
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Conduct product demonstrations and presentations
Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction
Meet or exceed assigned sales quotas and targets
Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions
About You...
Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years of sales experience, preferably in HCM or SaaS solutions
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent negotiation and closing ability
Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
Knowledge of HCM products and industry trends
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Strong organizational and time management skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Salary.com Perks...
11 paid holidays and generous paid vacation time
Free lunch, snacks, and drinks
Cell phone reimbursement
Robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage
401K with 6% Company match
Hybrid work
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