Associate Account Executive - Bay Area

TLDR

This quota-carrying sales role at Sprinto focuses on pipeline generation and full-cycle deal execution, driving revenue through a consultative sales approach.

Sprinto is an AI-native GRC platform that helps organisations manage risks, audits, vendor oversight, and continuous monitoring from a single connected platform. With a team of 350+ employees serving 3,000+ customers across 75+ countries, Sprinto combines scale with expertise to deliver trust and compliance. Backed by top-tier investors such as Accel, Elevation, and Blume Ventures, we’ve raised $31.8M in funding to fuel our mission. Trusted by leading organisations including Whatfix, Anaconda, Ultrahuman, WeWork, AI Foundation, and HackerRank, Sprinto supports 300+ integrations and 200+ global security standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Founded in 2020 by second-time entrepreneurs Girish Redekar and Raghuveer Kancherla, Sprinto is recognised as a Leader on G2 in Compliance Automation and has been named a LinkedIn Top Startup multiple years in a row. Sprint With Sprinters At Sprinto, your work has purpose — and your life has space. We are a workplace where you’re empowered to execute on your most ambitious ideas and deliver your best output in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive environment. Joining Sprinto means you will never run alone; you will always have the freedom to take your shot and the support to go farther than you imagined. The Opportunity This is a quota-carrying, full-cycle sales role with real ownership from day one. You will report directly to the Sales Director and work horizontally with the Bay Area Regional Leader to execute regional GTM initiatives. This is not a support role. You are accountable for revenue. As an Associate Account Executive, you will:
  • Own a defined territory within the Bay Area
  • Generate pipeline through outbound-first execution
  • Run discovery and product demos
  • Manage deals through close
  • Build presence within the local startup community
  • Ramp & Productivity Expectations
  • Ramp period: 30 days
  • 50% quota by Month 2
  • Full productivity expected by Month 3

  • By Month 3, you should be:
  • Running independent discovery and demos
  • Maintaining 3–4x pipeline coverage
  • Closing 8–10 deals per month consistently

  • By Month 12:
  • Achieving 100%+ annual quota attainment
  • Generating the majority of your pipeline independently
  • Demonstrating strong forecasting discipline
  • Typical Sales Motion
  • ICP: Tech startups (20–500 employees)
  • Buyer Persona: CTO, Head of Security, Founder
  • Sales Cycle: ~30–60 days
  • Average Deal Size: $3,000–$8,000 Annual Contract Value (ACV)
  • Sales Type: High-velocity, consultative sales motion
  • What You’ll Own

  • Territory & Pipeline Generation:
  • Self-source pipeline through structured outbound execution
  • Run multi-channel prospecting (email, LinkedIn, calls, events)
  • Convert event and community engagement into meetings
  • Maintain disciplined CRM hygiene and accurate forecasting

  • Full-Cycle Deal Execution:
  • Conduct discovery with founders, CTOs, and security leaders
  • Qualify opportunities using structured methodology
  • Deliver product demosDrive deals from qualification to close

  • Bay Area Field & Community Motion:
  • Partner with the Bay Area Regional Leader on local GTM strategy
  • Attend founder meetups, tech events, and Sprinto-hosted roundtables
  • Build relationships within the Bay Area startup ecosystem
  • Convert in-market engagement into predictable pipeline
  • Benefits

    - Competitive base + uncapped commission
    - Health, dental, and vision coverage
    - 401(k)
    - Flexible PTO
    - Hybrid work flexibility
    - Professional development opportunities

    Benefits

    Health Insurance

    Health, dental, and vision coverage

    Other Benefit

    Professional development opportunities

    Sprinto builds an AI-native GRC platform designed to help organizations easily manage risks, audits, vendor oversight, and continuous monitoring from a single connected interface. Targeting fast-growing tech companies, Sprinto ensures these businesses maintain compliance with a broad range of global standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, making compliance a seamless part of their operations.

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    $140,000 – $165,000 per year
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