I'm interviewing for a SaaS AE role this week after getting rif'd from another company.

During my interview I'd like to ask the leaders how they've set their reps up for success and what the company is doing to make sure they don't have the same issues as many other companies seem to be having.

Is there a respectful way to ask and see what the health of the company is?

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Looking to land an Account Executive position with Salesforce or HubSpot! I Have 7+Years of Sales experience always while always exceeding Quotas. I also have 4 years of Salesforce experience! I have applied for over 7 positions in the last month or so. Anyone have recommendations to landing an interview with them?

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Nearly a year in on a shrinking SDR team.
I am finding it increasingly unlikely that I'll be able to get off this team over to MM AE until the empty seats have been filled and brought up to speed.
At this point a move sideways into an AE role elsewhere is looking better and better.

Should I be patient or just take the leap?
Any tips on best positioning that in an interview?

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How do you get an interview at Salesforce? I’ve been applying for 3 years with no luck to be an account executive. I’ve heard most people only get hired through a referral. Is this true? How does anyone make connections to someone there? Thanks guys

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This company I am interviewing with is not proposing a base salary and an OTE. They are asking me to create it and I really need guidance here. It’s an AE role in medical SaaS sales for orthopedics surgery. What do I need to ask? So far I know that they cover medical insurance, there is no 401k, and there are private company stock options. It’s mainly inside sales with maybe 10% travel.

My thought was 75k base and 110k OTE. But they are saying to lower the base and increase OTE.

Just finished an interview for an AE role at a high-growth SaaS organization.

The interviewer told me that their quotas are very high - barely any of their sales reps hit quota YoY. They mentioned, “goals are high to push our reps. hence our YoY growth”

Is this a red flag?

When making the Jump from AAE to AE, what should the salary be? How much of a salary increase should I expect if I got promoted within my current agency vs. getting hired as an AE at a different agency. Trying to see if I want to stick it out at my agency or start interviewing over the next 6 months.

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How many rounds of interviews are normal for a small, independent agency? I’m in the process of interviewing for an associate account executive (entry level) position if that helps! I’ve had a phone screen and one virtual interview with the co-founders so far.

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Looking for an AE role. I’m interviewing internally at SF and other companies within the SF org but curious to interview outside the company as well.

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Hey everyone,

I have a final interview for an AE position next week for a saas company. 30 min interview followed by role play. I’m pretty nervous even though I feel like i shouldn’t be but I’m just excited for the chance to finally move from my BDR position.

I’m just curious, do any of you have any tips or recommendations for either part on how I can knock out this interview? Appreciate any help

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How does one make a switch from account executive to account management? I was recently asked in an AM interview how I would go about from managing 10 clients to 75 clients. I would love the feedbacks for AMs in here.

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I’ve been in the auto industry (inside sales, think account executive type positive. As well as supply chain, marketing and incentives experience) for over 10 years. I have a wide array of skills that could be applied to almost any industry. I’ve had a really hard time transitioning/translating that in my resume as well as in interviews. Feeling like I am pigeonholed into automotive forever. Trying to find something involving less travel and in my hometown for personal reasons.

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Salary for a senior account executive at a Pharma agency in NYC? Want to make sure I’m not lowballing myself in an interview.

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I am an account executive with 2 years experience and have a 3rd interview today with a New York agency. Having never lived in New York, I’m feeling really lost on what salary to negotiate for. Any suggestions of salary ranges or resources to utilize?

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Is Droga5’s Account Manager role equal to AS elsewhere? If I have 2.5 years experience as an AE, does it make sense to interview for an AM role there? Or opt for an AS opp somewhere?

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Hi! I recently graduated in May last year, and I took a role as a junior account executive. I’m currently looking to make the switch over to strategy, so anyone that can give me any helpful tips for creating my strategy portfolio or interview tips would be greatly appreciated!

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SalesForce folks, a recruiter reached out for an opportunity to interview for a AE position in my specialty. I noticed there is also an opp available locally for a Strategic Account Manager in my vertical as well.
Any one know of pay difference between the two, responsibilities/expectations, how they are viewed in the org itself?
I understand they are different but in my job today, I handle both roles so can go in either direction.
Appreciate any input.

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I have a couple interviews coming up for an Account Executive position. What are some questions I should expect to be asked? I'm mostly anxious about the situational/behavioral type questions

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Has anyone here worked at or know somebody who worked at Freshbooks? Interviewing for an AE role there and wanted the opinion of someone who’s been there.

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I have an interview for an Account Executive role within an influencer marketing department at an agency in New York, I haven’t found a lot of salary info about this particular role online so I’m not sure what to say if/when the recruiter asks salary expectations. Anyone have any insight? I’m currently working a more junior position so this is a step up from that level wise.

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I’m interviewing for an AE position at a smaller agency, about 80 people. Looking at people’s profiles that work at this agency on LinkedIn, it feels like I have more experience than all AEs there and match more with SAE levels. I know I applied to an AE position, but could I ask the recruiter about having an SAE title? Is that a bad look?

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Looking to make a move into advertising Account Management- no agency experience but have 3-4 years of corp finance experience (budgeting, forecasting, & some client/customer facing roles) including time at a media company. What level should I be applying for (ie AAE, AE, SAE)?

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I have round 2 of an interview this week with an Internal Operations Director for an Account Executive role. Is it looked down upon to ask the recruiter who set up this interview what kinds of questions I may be asked? I want to prepare as best I can but have no idea what kinds of questions I may be asked

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How do you guys deal with burnout? This job was amazing when I started and the pay is good, but I feel like I’m being ground down a little more every day. I’ve been applying to AE jobs elsewhere but I’m competing with everyone who’s been laid off at this point I’m happy to get a rejection instead of being ghosted by the hiring manager. Any tips on getting out of this mindset? I feel trapped.

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Looking to make a move from Corporate Finance to the Account-side of advertising (preferably pharma). With 3+ years of experience in fin, what level could I come in at (AAE, AE, SAE)? Any skills/certifications I should get before applying?

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Looking to make a move from Corporate Finance to the Account-side of advertising (preferably pharma). With 3+ years of experience in fin, what level could I come in at (AAE, AE, SAE)? Any skills/certifications I should get before applying?

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Looking to make a move from Corporate Finance (budgeting, etc) to the Account-side of advertising (preferably pharma). With 3+ years of experience in fin, what level could I come in at (AAE, AE, SAE)? Any skills/certifications I should get before applying?

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I just interviewed someone a few levels above me. What person did at an AE level is extremely impressive. This has really motivated me to step it up. Can anyone recommend any books, workshops, tools, etc to be a better account person?

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Interviewing for an AE position on an all-male account team this week (AS/AD/VP/SVP). HR sounded really interested in my background and I’m excited about the company. However, I’m a little apprehensive about the all-male team, especially as I’ll be the most junior role. Am I overthinking this/any advice going into the interview?

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Apologies for all the questions but I need advice. I’ve been in media buying for 2 years and I’m hoping to transition to accounts. I interviewed with an agency who told me I would have to come in as an AAE vs AE. This position would be a 10k pay cut for me, is it worth it? Could I come in as an AE or do I have to be an AAE first to get experience? Thanks!

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I have an interview for an AE position and I need help. I work on the planning side and I want to try and highlight how transferable my skills are. Thanks so much!

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Enterprise SaaS AE with 2.5 YOE. Thoughts on applying to BCG Digital and how I can be successful during recruiting?

Has anyone ever had to compile a whole PR campaign as a writing assessment portion of an interview process? It’s for an AE position. Seems like free labor and free ideas that they can just run with.

Anyone ever have to make a clipbook for an interview? Trying to land an AE position and was asked to provide one.

Has anyone worked in experiential or event management? Any (resume, interview, general) tips for a traditional AE trying to transition to experiential?

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Can anyone fill me in on the interview process for an AE at FleishmanHillard NYC? I had my phone interview which went well. but haven’t heard back in a couple of days.

What kind of experience would you want to see on a resume for someone applying for a Sr. AE title vs AE?

How much does years of experience matter vs. responsibilities and/or higher education (MA)?

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Offered a stable, okay AE position for 57 but also talking and interviewing with exciting tech companies for possibly 65.
It’s the holiday season and I would feel crap being unemployed though. Help?

What are some questions you could expect when interviewing for an AE position? Trying to nail this interview tomorrow, so any advice/tips are welcome. Thanks!

My former Account Supervisor just lost a job because his AC (now AE) he was abusive to was on the hiring team for a job he interviewed for. Moral of the story: treat the people beneath you well. 💁‍♀️

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