Sales Account Executive – (Base + Commissions)

Vancouver, BC (Hybrid: Office + Client Visits)

Base Salary: $50k-70k/year + uncapped commissions and quarterly bonuses. OTE at quota: $165K. Top performers: $227K+. Exceptional year: $314K+.

Full-Time, Monday to Friday.

About Us

Setsail Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid advertising, performance marketing, branding, and AI-driven strategy. We work with growing businesses across Canada and the US to create marketing campaigns that deliver results. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and results-driven marketing.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sales Account Executive to drive new business, close deals, and contribute to our growing success. This role is ideal for someone who is results-driven, confident in sales, and eager to work with a agile marketing team.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Client Acquisition & Sales Growth

- Run discovery calls with qualified prospects.
- Walk prospects through our audit and paid strategy process.
- Close deals and onboard new clients into Setsail Marketing's services.
- Meet and exceed sales targets

✅ Client Relationship Management

- Build strong relationships with prospects during the sales cycle.
- Hand off closed clients smoothly to the Account Management team.
- Stay involved as a strategic touchpoint when needed.

✅ Collaboration & Strategy

- Work closely with Strategists to put together winning strategies for new clients and hand off to Account Managers for a seamless client experience.
- Maintain a consultative approach to sales, helping clients identify the best solutions for their business needs.
- Use the Insites audit data to ground proposals in evidence.





✅ Project Coordination

- Communicate client expectations to internal teams.
- Ensure project scope and timelines align with what was sold.

Compensation & Perks

✅ Competitive Base Salary

$50,000 CAD to $70,000 per year, paid bi-weekly.

✅ Commission Structure

- 7% to 11% commission, depending on the type of product sold. Commissions are paid as cash is collected.

✅ Quarterly Bonus

- Quarterly performance bonuses are added on top, based on attainment against quota.

✅ Estimated Earnings Potential

- At quota: around $165,000 per year
- Above quota: around $185,000 to $204,000 per year
- Top performer: $227,000 to $262,000+ per year

Benefits & Perks

✔ Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits (after 90-day probationary period)

✔ Hybrid work environment (Office + Client Visits)

✔ Career growth and leadership opportunities (path to Head of Sales for high performers)

✔ Two weeks paid vacation

✔ A creative, high-energy work environment

Who You Are

✅ A natural salesperson who loves building relationships.

✅ Confident in outreach, discovery calls, and client acquisition.

✅ Experienced in B2B sales, business development, or account management.

✅ Knowledgeable about digital marketing (a bonus, not required).

✅ Organized, proactive, and results-oriented.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short video (about 2 minutes) to [email protected]. In the video, answer these three questions:

- Tell us about a deal you closed that you're most proud of. What made it work?
- Why are you applying to Setsail specifically? Show us you've done your research.
- What's a sales objection you hear often, and how do you handle it?

Keep it tight. We're hiring closers who can be concise.

📌 Sales Account Executive – (Base + Commissions) On-site (Vancouver)
🏢 Setsail Marketing
📍 Vancouver