Enterprise AE at YipitData – $210K OTE + Equity in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a senior individual contributor role at a unicorn-stage data analytics company ($1B+ valuation, Carlyle-backed), targeting professionals with 4+ years in enterprise/subscription sales. The OTE of up to $210K ($125K–$135K base + commission) is competitive but not above market for enterprise AE roles at high-growth SaaS/data companies in NYC, where comparable roles often range $150K–$250K OTE.
Career development signals:
- Exposure to alternative data, a fast-growing and differentiated segment of fintech/market intelligence
- Skills in enterprise contract negotiation, multi-stakeholder selling, and renewal management are highly transferable to other data, SaaS, or fintech roles
- The "build from the ground up" language suggests this corporate vertical is still maturing — early joiners could shape team processes and move into management
- Learning reimbursement and a mastery-focused culture are positive signals for skill development
Green flags: Inc. Best Workplaces recognition, equity component, strong institutional backing, and NYC-equivalent pay regardless of location.
Watch points: The NY State tax withholding note for remote workers adds administrative complexity. No visa sponsorship limits talent access and may signal a US-only hiring pipeline. Commission-heavy OTE (up to $75K variable) means base pay alone may feel limiting if quota attainment is inconsistent.
Overall, this is a strong opportunity for an experienced enterprise AE looking to specialize in alternative data and market intelligence, a niche with growing demand from investment funds and Fortune 500 strategy teams.
About Us:
YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and recently raised up to $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation over $1B.
We analyze billions of alternative data points every day to provide accurate, detailed insights on ridesharing, e-commerce marketplaces, payments, and more. Our on-demand insights team uses proprietary technology to identify, license, clean, and analyze the data many of the world's largest investment funds and corporations depend on.
For three years and counting, we have been recognized as one of Inc's Best Workplaces. We are a fast-growing technology company backed by The Carlyle Group and Norwest Venture Partners. Our offices are located in NYC, Austin, Miami, Denver, Mountain View, Seattle, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Singapore. We cultivate a people-centric culture focused on mastery, ownership, and transparency.
About The Role (and Challenges You'll Be Helping To Solve!):
We want to add an experienced Account Executive (Enterprise - Brands/Retail) to our Corporate team who will manage an enterprise portfolio and drive retention and growth across a portfolio of existing clients within our corporate sector. The goal is to position YipitData's must-have products and ensure successful renewals, as well as identify new buying centers and upsell opportunities within existing clients.
The Account Executive will own the commercial relationship for existing business, be responsible for identifying and closing upsell opportunities, have a relationship with budget owners and key decision makers, and own the renewal process. You will be responsible for creating advocates for our products and helping them find answers to their key questions by collaborating closely with our solutions and client strategy teams to provide a "must have" service to our clients.
This remote-friendly opportunity can sit in NYC (where our headquarters is located), one of our office hubs (Austin, Miami, Denver, Mountain View, or Seattle), or anywhere else in the US. However, depending upon where the remote work is performed, income could be subject to New York State tax withholding. Please note that we pay NYC-based salaries for US roles regardless of where employees choose to work.
You Are Likely To Succeed If:
- You have at least 4+ years of experience in subscription and/or data sales to large Enterprise Retailers and Brands
- You have experience managing the holistic life cycle of a client relationship from onboarding, quarterly business reviews, renewal, and upsells
- You have experience selling into large enterprises, negotiating contracts with sophisticated procurement teams, and liaising with senior executives across several business functions such as strategy, sales, marketing, and data/insights
- You have experience managing a book of business and/or selling a new complex product or service
- You have a track record of not only meeting but exceeding sales goals
- You are a team player and are motivated by the company's success, not just your own
- You are excited about the integration of data into strategic decision-making
- With a high EQ, you are sensitive to clients' needs and quickly develop client relationships
- You are resourceful, resilient, and have strong oral and written communication — including great questioning — skills
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited to help build a newer business from the ground up
- You love solving ambiguous problems and are willing to persevere through the highs and lows of creating something new
Meet Your Team:
- Check out this video to learn why our Corporate team members love being part of YipitData!
What We Offer:
Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, perks, equity, and a competitive salary:
- Flexible work hours, flexible vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, a wellness budget, learning reimbursement, and more!
- Everyone at YipitData is empowered to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust.
- The annual on-target earnings for this position is anticipated to be up to $210,000 ($125,000–$135,000 base salary + variable commission earned at 100% of quota). The final offer may be determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal team benchmarks. The compensation package also includes equity.
This role may be performed fully remotely within the United States. Please note that our US headquarters are located in NYC. We also have office hubs in Austin, Miami, Denver, Mountain View, and Seattle. If the remote work is performed outside these offices, income may be subject to New York State tax withholding.
Please note that for this position, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.