About the role
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.
About
the Role: As a Mid-Market Account Executive, you will be pivotal to the growth of our Mid-Market sales segment, driving new business with companies operating 50-174 trucks across the US. You will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, working as a relentless “hunter” to identify opportunities, clearly articulate and educate our value proposition, and close key stakeholders. We are looking for driven and experienced sales individuals with a persuasive, natural sales ability and a strong commitment to results. This is an amazing opportunity to join our fastest growing sales segment with the ability to advance into the Upper Mid Market and Enterprise segments as well as sales leadership.
What You'll Do: Responsible for driving new business logos, while meeting or exceeding monthly revenue quotas Ability to lead all aspects of the sales cycle including prospecting, sales campaign/meetings, discovery, qualification, negotiation, and close Maintain a high level of outbound lead generation through cold calling and strategic outreach with consistent ability to hit KPI metrics Lead discovery calls, demos, and trials to understand the business challenges and goals of potential customers Work cross functionally and collaboratively with related departments (Sales Development, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, etc) Demonstrate a consistent attention to detail in accurate sales forecasting
What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree or equivalent SaaS closing experience required 2+ years of experience in a full cycle sales role, SaaS preferred Proven track record of quota achievement in a new business, outbound sales role Experience partnering with Sales Engineers, SDRs, and trial experience a plus Self-starter comfortable with a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a willingness to learn/ramp quickly and be a creative problem solver for the larger Motive team Strong ownership attitude from prospecting, demonstrations, to negotiations and closing You embody a growth mindset and seek out opportunities to constantly learn and grow. Extreme curiosity about the product, the industry, and your customer’s businesses. “Do What It Takes” mentality - You are proactive and take initiative to drive and cultivate new creative solutions This is a fully remote position, employees are not required to work from a physical office. The
compensation range for this role is $142,000 - $197,000 OTE + uncapped commissions and equity (which may vary based on performance). Your
compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. Motive offers
benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care
benefits as well as 401k contribution (all
benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). Learn more about our
benefits by visiting https://www.comparably.com/companies/motive/
perks-and-
benefits 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. 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.
About Motive
Motive develops technology that connects and automates physical operations for businesses across various industries. The company provides a platform that combines telematics, fleet management, compliance tools, equipment monitoring, and AI-powered safety solutions. Its products help companies track vehicles, monitor driver behavior, automate workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance through real-time data and analytics. Motive also offers integrated solutions for spend management and maintenance, enabling businesses to control costs and improve operational efficiency. The platform supports diverse sectors including trucking, construction, oil and gas, and agriculture by centralizing data and enabling actionable insights. Through automation and visibility, Motive helps organizations optimize asset utilization and enhance decision-making in day-to-day operations.
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Job details
Salary
$142,000 - $197,000
Location
Remote
Funding
Total raised
$717M
Last stage
Series F
Investors
Founders
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.
