Opportunity

Enterprise AE at Legion - SaaS Sales Career Growth in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Legion
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-08-31 17:00:00

Career & Market Insight

This is a high-ceiling, high-pressure enterprise sales role at a growth-stage SaaS startup backed by tier-1 VCs (Norwest, First Round Capital, Workday Ventures). With an Inc. 5000 listing and Forbes "Next Billion Dollar Startups" recognition, Legion is in a strong growth phase — meaning OTE upside and equity could be significant if the company continues its trajectory.

Compensation analysis: The $135K–$185K base range is competitive for enterprise AE roles at Series B/C startups in WFM/HCM SaaS. Market benchmarks for similar roles at companies like Verint, UKG, or Workday place base salaries in the $140K–$200K range. At a $2M+ annual quota, on-target commission could bring total cash to $270K–$370K+ annually — solidly above median for enterprise SaaS AEs.

Skills developed in this role:

  • Complex enterprise deal management ($1M+ ARR deals)
  • Cross-functional collaboration with product and marketing (valuable for future VP/CRO paths)
  • WFM/HCM domain expertise — a niche with strong demand as labor management tech modernizes
  • Salesforce CRM and pipeline forecasting discipline

Green flags: Fully remote, mission-driven culture, strong investor backing, equity upside, and day-one medical benefits with no premium. Early-stage startup experience is valued, signaling a scrappy and growth-oriented environment.

Potential red flags: The $2M+ quota is aggressive. Success depends heavily on territory quality and inbound pipeline support. Evaluate deal support resources (SDRs, marketing) carefully during interviews.

Enterprise Account Executive - East
Remote, United States

JOB OVERVIEW

The mission of the Account Executive, Enterprise is to source, develop, and close net new revenue within a named account territory consisting of enterprise prospect accounts headquartered in North America. This role requires a thoughtful, proactive hunter with a well-established rolodex and deep industry expertise to prospect, qualify, and close new business. This role is perfect for an enterprise salesperson who can source net new customers and execute with passion, drive, and strong business acumen.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Develop a GTM sales strategy to build and grow Legion's market leadership and achieve business targets
  • Understand client needs and align strategy
  • Build relationships with decision makers and stakeholders across target client base and participate in closing strategic opportunities when needed
  • Play a critical role in business planning, working closely with other senior executives to develop plans, resource requirements, and influence long-term business strategy
  • Work cross-functionally with sales leaders, marketing, and product teams to achieve and exceed company revenue targets
  • Close deals with enterprises and exceed revenue targets
  • Develop granular account-level strategies to communicate Legion's unique value proposition
  • Leverage industry expertise and rolodex to build a pipeline of executive-level enterprise opportunities
  • Lead a deal through the entire sales lifecycle by building relationships and collaborating with key external and internal stakeholders
  • Craft a compelling business justification and ROI for each opportunity
  • Maintain accurate and timely customer, pipeline, and forecast data in Salesforce CRM

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3–5 years of enterprise technology sales experience
  • Experience closing $1M ARR new business deals against a $2M+ annual quota
  • Strong application SaaS sales background
  • Superior negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills
  • A mix of large and small company experience; early-stage startup experience highly desired
  • Experience selling a Workforce Management (WFM) or Human Capital Management (HCM) software solution strongly preferred
  • Experience selling in the Retail, Hospitality, Distribution, Warehouse, and Healthcare industries is a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Experience selling a Workforce Management (WFM) or Human Capital Management (HCM) software solution
  • Experience selling in the Retail, Hospitality, Distribution, Warehouse, and Healthcare industries
  • Proactive and able to command respect through intelligence, hard work, and persistence
  • Personal passion and fervor for industry-leading next-generation technology
  • Ability to operate in an environment with limited oversight
  • A great communicator who can distill powerful messages which resonate with customers
  • Track record of building positive relationships with peers
  • Continuous and thoughtful listener, able to learn from customers and leverage input
  • Strong personal work ethic focused on high-priority issues; action and results oriented
  • Unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character; demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base Salary Range: $135,000 – $185,000 + Commission + Stock Equity

At Legion, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. As a fully remote employer, pay for positions is determined using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. Our posted salary range is done so in good faith based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. Salaries will be based on the applicant's location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • $0 monthly premium and other flexible medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment
  • 401k plan
  • Discretionary Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Equity
  • Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
  • Monthly Lunch on Legion

ABOUT LEGION

Join Legion's mission to turn hourly jobs into good jobs. We're a remote, mission-driven team seeking exceptional talent to propel this vision. Embrace a culture that's collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. With us, you'll grow your skills, work closely with experienced executives, and contribute significantly to our mission. Our award-winning AI-native workforce management platform is intelligent, automated, and employee-centric and has proven to deliver 13x ROI. Legion has earned recognition for its innovation, including spots on the Inc. 5000 list, Forbes' Next Billion Dollar Startups, and awards for our AI technology. Backed by leading investors such as Norwest Venture Partners, Stripes, First Round Capital, XYZ Ventures, Webb Investment Network, Workday Ventures, and NTT DOCOMO Ventures.

If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Legion is where you belong.

BACKGROUND AND OPPORTUNITY

There are almost 75 million hourly workers in the United States, representing more than half of the entire workforce. Historically, managing hourly employees has been difficult due to high attrition (average of 60%) and high replacement costs (average of $3,200 per employee in retail). The ongoing labor shortage and competition from the gig economy make it more difficult to attract and retain hourly employees. Legion's mission is to turn hourly jobs into good jobs, serving the hourly workers who make up the majority of the US workforce.

For more information, visit https://legion.co

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Legion Technologies is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

For individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Enterprise Account Executive role fully remote?
Yes, Legion is a fully remote employer. This role is listed as remote within the United States, though the East territory focus means you should be available during Eastern and Central US business hours.
What is the on-target earnings (OTE) for this role?
The base salary ranges from $135,000 to $185,000. Additional commission and stock equity are included, though the specific commission structure is not detailed in the posting.
What industry experience is most valuable for this role?
Legion strongly prefers candidates with experience selling Workforce Management (WFM) or Human Capital Management (HCM) software. Experience in Retail, Hospitality, Distribution, Warehouse, or Healthcare industries is also a significant plus.
What is the annual quota for this position?
The role requires experience closing $1M ARR new business deals against a $2M+ annual quota, indicating a high-performance enterprise sales environment.
When do benefits start at Legion?
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are effective on the first day of employment, with a $0 monthly premium for employees.
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