Enterprise SaaS Sales Account Executive (Chicago-based)

seoClarity•Chicago, IL

1d•$75,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

seoClarity is seeking an Enterprise SaaS Account Executive to drive new logo growth at the enterprise level. This role is based in our Downtown Chicago office, emphasizing daily in-person collaboration, deal strategy, and fast decision-making for winning enterprise business. seoClarity is a technology leader in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) marketing analytics, providing a platform and services that help major brands optimize their website content for online visibility and customer connection. This position is designed for a self-starter who identifies and creates their own pipeline, acting as a sales hunter who commands the room and leads from the front. The individual will own the entire pursuit from cold outreach to a signed agreement, navigating long sales cycles and multi-stakeholder buying groups without relying on inbound leads or executive intervention. The role offers autonomy, visible performance metrics, and rewards results over activity.

Requirements

5+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience with a demonstrated ability to manage long, complex, multi-threaded sales cycles.
A proven track record of closing enterprise deals with ACVs consistently above $50k, showing patience, precision, and deal leadership.
A strong outbound foundation, with experience creating pipeline through cold outreach, strategic account targeting, and disciplined follow-up.
Experience selling into Fortune 1000 or similarly complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and buying committees.
Solid understanding of the digital marketing and MarTech ecosystem, including SEO, organic growth, and performance measurement.
Comfort operating with high autonomy and limited oversight, where success is driven by judgment, prioritization, and execution.
A collaborative mindset paired with personal ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

Proactively hunt for and create new enterprise opportunities by identifying high-value accounts and opening doors where no prior relationship exists.
Own the full enterprise sales lifecycle, from first cold outreach through signed agreement, without reliance on SDR support or inbound flow.
Consistently generate at least 70 percent of your pipeline through outbound prospecting, research, and relationship development.
Build and influence complex buying committees across SEO, Digital Marketing, Procurement, and executive leadership.
Lead consultative, insight-driven sales conversations focused on ROI, business impact, and long-term value.
Run discovery sessions, product demos, negotiations, and close processes independently and with confidence.
Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and CRM hygiene.
Identify patterns in successful deals and contribute to refining a scalable enterprise sales playbook.
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, and leadership to align messaging and deal strategy.
Represent seoClarity externally with professionalism, credibility, and executive presence in high-stakes sales conversations.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation – base salary plus uncapped commission, with total on-target earnings ranging from $75,000 to $180,000+ (uncapped, performance-based).
Robust Benefits Package – major medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-sponsored life insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, commuter benefits, generous PTO, paid sick time, and company holidays.
Continuous learning stipend
Paid parental leave with extended work-from-home flexibility for new mothers
Company-wide celebrations
Annual global summit
Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, drinks, and grab-and-go options
In-Office, Hybrid Schedule by Design – team collaboration in the Downtown Chicago office Tuesday through Thursday, with Mondays and Fridays reserved for focused remote work.
Valet parking on-site
Quick access to the “L” at Chicago Station
Short walk to major Metra lines
Direct CTA bus routes (37 and 66)
Secure bike storage
Access to a built-in dining scene just steps from your desk, including Starbucks, Hannah’s Bretzel, Sopraffina Marketcaffe, Rustle & Roux with an exclusive seoClarity discount, Amazon Go, etc.
Large, fully equipped fitness center with locker rooms and showers
Comfortable lounge spaces