Sales Associate at YipitData - Full-Cycle SaaS Career in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a compelling early-career sales acceleration opportunity wrapped in startup energy with enterprise-level resources — a rare combination. YipitData's $1B+ valuation and Carlyle Group backing provide stability, while SpendHound's early-stage GTM positioning means real ownership and scope expansion.
Compensation analysis: A $70K base with $66K uncapped bonus (totaling ~$136K OTE) is competitive for a Sales Associate/junior AE role in SaaS. Mid-market AE benchmarks in the US typically range from $120K–$160K OTE, placing this slightly below mid-market AE rates but appropriate for the 2+ year experience requirement. The uncapped bonus is a meaningful upside signal.
Skills you'll develop:
- Full-cycle SaaS sales — from prospecting to close — which is highly transferable and in constant demand
- C-suite engagement at early-stage deal sizes, valuable for moving into enterprise sales
- Inbound and outbound motion — breadth that many SDR/AE-split companies don't offer at this level
- Procurement and vendor management domain expertise — a growing niche as companies scrutinize SaaS spend
Green flags: Merit-based advancement, no tenure politics, startup iteration speed with funded runway, and an explicitly growth-oriented culture (Inc. Best Workplace, 3 years running).
Watch for: The "startup within a company" framing can mean role ambiguity and shifting priorities. Success metrics and quota structures are not disclosed — clarify these in interviews. High-velocity sales culture can also signal burnout risk if boundaries aren't maintained.
Overall, this is a strong platform for someone looking to fast-track from SDR/BDR into a full-cycle closing role within 12–18 months.
About Us:
YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments.
Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers—ranging from the world's top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence.
We operate globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture—recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years—emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.
What It's Like to Work at YipitData:
YipitData isn't a place for coasting—it's a launchpad for ambitious, impact-driven professionals. From day one, you'll take the lead on meaningful work, accelerate your growth, and gain exposure that shapes careers.
Why Top Talent Chooses YipitData:
- Ownership That Matters: You'll lead high-impact projects with real business outcomes
- Rapid Growth: We compress years of learning into months
- Merit Over Titles: Trust and responsibility are earned through execution, not tenure
- Velocity with Purpose: We move fast, support each other, and aim high—always with purpose and intention
If your ambition is matched by your work ethic—and you're hungry for a place where growth, impact, and ownership are the norm—YipitData might be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
About SpendHound:
SpendHound is a software vendor management platform and benchmarking service launched by YipitData. We've experienced explosive growth by re-defining the business model for this category. (See this introductory video from SpendHound's Senior Product Manager!)
SpendHound is the single source of truth for companies' renewal information and includes:
- A comprehensive view of all software applications used with annual contract values, auto-renewal information, renewal dates, license counts, and more
- An invoice and contract management system for companies to store their invoices and contracts
- Renewal reminders through email and Slack so companies never miss upcoming software renewals
- Advice from procurement experts to discuss price benchmarking insights and negotiation strategies for any upcoming renewals
- Software and AI benchmarks across more than 10,000 vendors to help negotiate better rates
Companies use the SpendHound platform and procurement expert service to save time and money on their software renewals.
About The Role:
We are seeking a Sales Associate to play a crucial role on the SpendHound team. As a Sales Associate, you will join the go-to-market team of this new division and assist in acquiring new clients. Your responsibilities will include qualifying and following up with inbound leads and marketing-qualified opportunities, and proactively generating leads through outbound activity. You are then responsible for managing a full sales cycle and closing those new business opportunities.
This role is part of a new start-up team, but with the resources of a larger company. As such, you will gain experience in an earlier-stage sales environment with frequent iteration and the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities outside the general scope of your work.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and advancement within a brand-new segment for the company.
In this role, you'll gain experience in:
- Running a full sales cycle from initial outreach all the way to close
- Working on both inbound and outbound opportunities
- Selling to C-level executives
- Working in a startup environment as part of a small team going to market on a totally new product
You are likely to succeed if:
- You have 2+ years in a high-velocity sales environment (SaaS preferred), either as a top-performing SDR/BDR or Account Executive (at least 1 year of selling and 1 year of acquisition)
- You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy spending a lot of time on phone and video calls
- You have strong email communication skills
- You're comfortable working in a dynamic environment where things can change quickly
- You're organized and can manage a large pipeline of opportunities
What We Offer:
- Flexible work hours and flexible vacation
- Generous 401(k) match
- Parental leave
- Team events
- Wellness budget
- Learning reimbursement
The annual salary for this position is anticipated to be up to $136,000 On-Target Earnings ($70,000 Base + $66,000 Uncapped Bonus). 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.
This role may be performed fully remotely within the United States. Please note that our US headquarters are located in NYC. If the remote work is performed outside of these offices, income may be subject to New York State tax withholding.
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.