Strategic Account Executive - Light Industrial

Instawork; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible paid time off

8 paid holidays annually

Phone stipend

Commuter stipend

Supplemental pay on qualified leaves

HSA contributions

401K plan

Perkspot discount

Job summary

Instawork is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to acquire enterprise accounts and build channel partnerships within warehousing, logistics, and 3PL sectors across the U.S. You will manage multi-threaded relationships with executive stakeholders, forecast opportunities, and close $200K+ deals in long sales cycles.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, autonomous execution, and a consultative approach to solving workforce challenges; travel 20–40% annually is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise sales experience with end-to-end cycles.
• Experience with light industrial enterprises in warehousing, 3PL or distribution.
• Proven track record closing $200K+ deals over 6–12 month cycles.
• Multi-threaded sales with relationships across departments and leadership levels.
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who can operate autonomously in a fast-growth environment.
• Proficient with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win enterprise-level clients via multi-threaded prospecting across functions and levels.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline through proactive outreach and industry networking.
• Lead end-to-end sales processes from discovery to contract negotiation and onboarding.
• Engage C-suite and senior decision-makers with a consultative approach.
• Consistently achieve or exceed revenue targets (>$200K avg deal size) and drive 10 net-new logos annually.
• Foster long-term client relationships and stay informed on market dynamics and Instawork’s value proposition.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Deal closing

C-suite engagement

CRM (Salesforce)

Multi-threaded sales

Sales forecasting

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Instawork is on a mission to create meaningful economic opportunities for skilled hourly professionals in communities around the globe. Our AI-powered labor marketplace helps local businesses scale, and enables global technology companies to push the frontiers of robotics and AI. Backed by world-class investors like Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, Y Combinator, and others, we’re looking for exceptional talent to reimagine the way the world works.

We are seeking passionate, driven, and highly motivated sales professionals to help us expand our enterprise partnerships and continue our rapid growth across the U.S. As a Strategic Account Executive, you will be responsible for acquiring key enterprise accounts and establishing channel partnerships within the warehousing, logistics, supply chain, and third-party logistics (3PL) sectors. You will collaborate closely with mid-market and enterprise businesses to understand their staffing needs and provide tailored solutions to meet their workforce requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker with a commitment to building lasting business relationships and a strong ability to close deals.

Who You Are:

• 10+ years of enterprise sales experience, leading end-to-end sales cycles—from initial discovery, executive alignment, and contract negotiation—ensuring a seamless transition to onboarding and implementation.
• Proven experience with light industrial enterprises, specifically those in supply chain, warehousing, distribution, or third-party logistics (3PL).
• Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals ($200K+) over extended sales cycles (6–12 months).
• Deep experience with multi-threaded sales strategies and developing relationships across various departments and leadership levels.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline management, forecasting, and sales reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.

What You'll Do:

• Identify, engage, and win enterprise-level clients through a multi-threaded prospecting approach, building relationships across multiple functions and levels within target organizations.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities through proactive outreach, targeted research, and industry networking.
• Manage end-to-end sales processes from cold outreach and discovery to executive alignment and contract negotiation - ensuring a smooth transition to onboarding and implementation.
• Engage C-suite and senior decision-makers with a consultative sales approach focused on solving critical workforce challenges.
• Consistently achieve or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets aligned to a $200K+ average deal size, averaging 10 net-new logos per year.
• Foster long-term client relationships post-sale, identifying opportunities for expansion and continued partnership. Stay informed on industry trends, market dynamics, and Instawork’s evolving value proposition to position our solutions effectively.
• Travel expectations: Approximately 20-40% annually, fluctuating based on conference season and client/partner visit cadence.

For IL-based applicants:

• The base salary for this position is $150,000, with an eligible OTE for a total of $300,000 plus uncapped commissions.
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options.
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
  • A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • At least 8 paid company holidays annually.
  • Phone stipend.
  • Commuter stipend.
  • Supplemental pay on qualified leaves.
  • Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution.
  • Flexible spending plans.
  • 401K plan.
  • Perkspot - discount program through Lumity.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation, including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above. Base salary and OTE variable are based on years of experience.

Our Values

• Empathy, Trust & Candor We put ourselves in the shoes of our colleagues and customers and don’t shy away from uncomfortable conversations, instead building trust through honest and direct feedback.

• Bias for Action We practice high-velocity decision-making, clear‑eyed that we often operate with incomplete information. Growing quickly means it’s OK to be wrong, so long as we learn from our mistakes and course correct!

• Always Be Learning We’re a curious bunch, and with AI transforming our workplace we encourage everyone to learn from each other, compounding our knowledge and experience to help us change an entire industry.

• Act Like an Owner We work long, hard, and smart, building products that delight our users and drive growth. Your ability to impact Instawork is limited only by your courage and conviction, not your job description.

About Instawork

Founded in 2015, Instawork is the nation’s leading online labor marketplace for food services, hospitality, light industry, and logistics, connecting more than 7M skilled workers with local restaurants, hotels, warehouses, stadiums, and more. Our AI-powered platform serves thousands of businesses across more than 50 major markets in the United States and Canada. We're not just helping fill shifts, we're supporting local economies—and we're just getting started!

Instawork has been featured by CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and the Associated Press. Forbes included us on their Next Billion Dollar Startups list; RetailTech Breakthrough named us Workforce Hiring Solution of the Year for 2025; and Inc. 5000 recognized us as one of the country's top 10% fastest-growing companies two years in a row. But what matters most is our impact. We're solving real problems for real people, and we’re doing it at scale.

Join our team to help us build something that matters! We’re looking for superstars who want to help us shape the future of work. With hubs in San Francisco, Bangalore, and Chicago, city offices in New York, Phoenix, and Singapore, we're back to working together in-person five days a week because we believe the best ideas happen when great people collaborate face-to-face. We also value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.