Opportunity

Enterprise Sales Director at Motive - F500 Accounts in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Motive
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-11-07 14:26:04

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior individual contributor enterprise sales role targeting Fortune 500 accounts in a high-growth SaaS + hardware company. Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) has scaled rapidly and now serves ~100,000 customers, signaling a late-stage growth company with real revenue and market presence — not an early-stage bet.

Compensation context: No salary is listed, but Director of Strategic Accounts roles at comparable fleet-tech or logistics SaaS companies typically carry OTEs of $250,000–$400,000+ (base + commission), with heavy upside tied to quota attainment. Motive's push into Fortune 500 accounts suggests large deal sizes and meaningful commission structures.

Skills you'll develop:

  • C-suite executive selling and multi-threaded enterprise deal management
  • RFP strategy and contract negotiation at scale
  • Cross-functional collaboration with technical, CS, and marketing teams
  • Fleet technology and physical operations domain expertise — a niche but growing market

Green flags: AI-powered platform, clear upmarket expansion strategy, diverse industry coverage, and collaborative GTM culture. The role offers strong career capital for anyone aiming toward VP of Sales or CRO paths.

Red flags to watch: Non-compete clauses may apply in most U.S. states, limiting your post-employment options. The fast-paced, quota-heavy environment may not suit those seeking work-life balance. No explicit mention of equity, PTO, or benefits suggests these may be below-average or undisclosed.

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

Director of Strategic Accounts, Central U.S.
Remote – United States – Central U.S.

About the role:

As a Director of Strategic Accounts at Motive, you are responsible for developing and closing business with Motive's largest prospects. You will sell into the most impactful companies in North America that power the physical economy, the majority being in the Fortune 500. We are seizing the opportunity created by our strong product positioning and pushing up market. You will lead the charge, selling the value of our products and the business outcomes that can be achieved in partnership with Motive.

Our Directors of Strategic Accounts sell across multiple industries, including trucking, oil & gas, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, consumer transit, or any other business that requires a fleet of vehicles. Because of the collaborative nature of our Go-to-Market team, a win-as-a-team mentality is a must. In this high-energy role, you should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high standards of quality.

What you'll do:

  • Prospect and win new Strategic business through developing key C-Suite and executive relationships within key prospects to drive expansion of that business with all key accounts
  • Develop champions within our prospects to ensure RFP wins and grow contractual-based business
  • Partner with the balance of your internal account team at Motive and leverage customer analytics and other available resources to optimize buying decisions to increase the perceived value of Motive
  • Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically to determine the optimal course of action, and implementing best available solutions
  • Work with technical resources to display to prospects the power of integrations & how our partner ecosystem increases the value of our hardware and software
  • Effectively plan to meet and exceed your ongoing business goals and revenue quotas
  • Develop a deep understanding of our technology platform and operations, using that understanding and market input to bring back iterations to our business
  • Constantly study and deepen understanding of market trends to enable consultative insight

About you:

  • You have deep Enterprise sales experience partnering with F500 or F1000 clients
    • 7+ years of SaaS or industry relevant Enterprise field sales experience required
  • You show a strong track record of exceeding quotas and rapidly growing your book over time backed up by data
  • You have an ability to build rapport with C-suite & executive decision-makers, influencing outcomes through both an understanding of the customer's business and the unique solutions that Motive can deliver
  • You show a history of working independently with a data-driven mindset for charting a path to short, medium, and long-term sales goals
  • You have best-in-class communication skills, with the ability to successfully convey key value propositions and quickly manage objections
  • This role will be covering accounts in the Central U.S.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.

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The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology.

Regarding US-based roles, depending on your role and primary work location, Motive Technologies, Inc. ("Employer") discloses candidates may be required to execute a non-compete covenant with the Employer. This requirement does not apply to lawyers, interns, or employees working in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where otherwise prohibited by law.

Non-compete covenant terms in all other jurisdictions will be subject to the applicable statutory requirements, including but not limited to, procedures, industry related prohibitions, or salary and compensation thresholds.

All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Director of Strategic Accounts role fully remote?
Yes, it is listed as remote within the United States, specifically covering the Central U.S. region. However, the role involves field sales and in-person client engagement, so significant travel within the territory is expected.
What industries will I be selling into as a Director of Strategic Accounts at Motive?
You will sell across multiple industries including trucking, oil & gas, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, consumer transit, and any business operating a fleet of vehicles.
What experience is required for this role?
A minimum of 7+ years of SaaS or industry-relevant Enterprise field sales experience is required, with a proven track record of exceeding quotas and working with Fortune 500 or Fortune 1000 clients.
Does this role include a non-compete agreement?
Potentially yes — Motive discloses that a non-compete covenant may be required depending on your primary work location. It does not apply to employees in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where prohibited by law.
What is the compensation for this position?
No specific salary figures are disclosed in the job posting. For comparable Director of Strategic Accounts roles at enterprise SaaS companies, total on-target earnings typically range from $250,000 to $400,000+ depending on base and commission structure.
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