Opportunity

Director Strategic Accounts at Motive - $350K OTE SaaS in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Motive
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-11-07 14:26:40

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior individual contributor role targeting seasoned enterprise sellers — 7+ years of SaaS/field sales experience is the floor, not the ceiling. The compensation ($320K–$350K OTE) is competitive even by enterprise SaaS standards, where top-performing strategic account directors at similar-stage companies typically earn $250K–$350K OTE.

Career development signals:

  • Selling into Fortune 500 logistics, construction, and energy companies builds a highly transferable enterprise sales skillset applicable across fleet tech, IoT, and industrial SaaS verticals.
  • C-suite relationship development and multi-stakeholder deal management are skills in high demand at any enterprise software company.
  • Exposure to Motive's AI-driven platform and partner ecosystem positions you well for future roles in GTM leadership or VP of Sales.

Company signals: Motive is a growth-stage unicorn with ~100,000 customers and enterprise ambitions. The language around "pushing up market" and seizing product positioning opportunities suggests rapid expansion — good for quota attainment and career advancement, but also high pressure.

Green flags: High OTE ceiling, strong product-market fit, diverse vertical exposure, team-selling culture.
Watch for: Non-compete clauses apply in most states — review carefully before signing. High-performance environments in this segment can also mean aggressive quota ramps.

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, Eastern U.S.
Remote – United States – East Coast

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 prospects to ensure RFP wins and grow contractual-based business
  • Partner with your internal account team at Motive and leverage customer analytics and other available resources to optimize buying decisions and 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 and 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 Eastern U.S. — only candidates living on the East Coast will be considered for this position.

Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The on-target earnings (base pay + commissions) for this role:

$320,000 – $350,000 USD

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.

UK Candidate Privacy Notice here.

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 role truly remote or is in-person presence required?
The role is listed as remote within the United States, but it is a field sales position covering the Eastern U.S. Regular in-person meetings with enterprise clients are expected, and only candidates living on the East Coast will be considered.
What is the on-target earnings (OTE) for this Director of Strategic Accounts role?
The OTE (base pay plus commissions) is $320,000–$350,000 USD annually. Final compensation may also include restricted stock units depending on eligibility.
What industries will I be selling into?
You will sell across multiple industries including trucking, oil & gas, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, consumer transit, and any business operating a fleet of vehicles.
Does Motive require a non-compete agreement?
Yes, depending on your state, Motive may require a non-compete covenant. This does not apply to employees in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where prohibited by law.
How much enterprise sales experience is required for this role?
A minimum of 7+ years of SaaS or industry-relevant Enterprise field sales experience is required, along with a proven track record of exceeding quotas with Fortune 500 or Fortune 1000 clients.
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