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Account Executive Midmarket

Waitwhile


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are

Here at Waitwhile were on a mission to eliminate the 1 trillion hours people spend waiting in lines every year. Our platform combines virtual waitlists scheduling real-time updates messaging and analytics to make access to places services and events seamless online or in person. Trusted by 10000 companies Waitwhile has already helped millions of people enjoy a radically better waiting experience. Our clients include IKEA Nike Costco Delta Airlines and many more. Were just getting started and we need your help.

The role

Were looking for a Mid-Market Account Executive to help expand Waitwhiles footprint and bring our platform to even more businesses.

Youll own the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through demos negotiation and close with a focus on Mid-Market customers across industries including retail finance government education and healthcare.

Youll work closely with BDRs Marketing Customer Success and Sales Engineering to build pipeline understand customer needs and demonstrate the value Waitwhile can bring to their business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the sales process building strong customer relationships and making a visible impact on the growth of a fast-growing SaaS company.

What youll do
  • Own the full sales cycle: Manage opportunities from the first conversation through negotiation and close with a focus on deals in the $30K$150K ARR range.

  • Build pipeline: Generate opportunities through both inbound and self-sourced outbound efforts working closely with BDRs and Marketing to identify the right accounts and industries.

  • Run compelling demos: Lead tailored demos and presentations that connect Waitwhiles capabilities to each customers needs challenges and goals.

  • Tell the value story: Understand different buyer personas and communicate Waitwhiles value and ROI in a clear and compelling way.

  • Negotiate and close: Navigate commercial conversations and close deals that create long-term value for both our customers and Waitwhile.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Sales Marketing RevOps Product and Customer Success to improve targeting messaging handoffs and the overall customer journey.

  • Track and forecast: Maintain accurate opportunities and pipeline data in HubSpot own expected close timelines and contribute to data-driven pipeline reviews.

  • Share market insights: Bring feedback from prospects and customers back to the wider team to help improve our positioning product and go-to-market strategy.

What skills you need
  • 46 years of B2B SaaS sales experience with a track record of closing Mid-Market or upper-SMB deals.

  • A consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

  • Strong experience with consultative and value-based selling.

  • Excellent communication presentation negotiation and storytelling skills.

  • Experience navigating complex buying processes multiple stakeholders and buying committees.

  • Strong commercial judgment and the ability to understand customer needs and translate them into clear business value.

  • Comfortable owning your pipeline and working independently in a fast-moving environment.

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.

Bonus Skills & Attributes:

  • Experience selling into retail education enterprise services or similar industries.

  • Experience working in a fast-growing SaaS or product-led company.

  • Familiarity with tools such as HubSpot ZoomInfo Chorus and Notion.

  • Experience partnering with Sales Engineers on tailored product demos.

  • Strong understanding of pipeline generation and self-sourced outbound sales.

  • Curious collaborative and comfortable working across teams to get things done.

A great place to work

We want Waitwhile to be an incredible place to work. We offer great benefits and perks flexible working hours and lots of interesting challenges. We believe in making work rewarding care about your development and are committed to your success. Join Waitwhile at this exciting stage and help shape both our future and your own.

Backed by Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) a global leader in access management Waitwhile combines the energy and opportunity of a growing SaaS company with the stability resources and benefits of a global organization.

What Youll Get from Us:

  • Health dental and vision insurance coverage helping you be safe be healthy

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off

  • A commitment to your future with a 401K plan which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period

  • Health Savings Accounts Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses

  • Flexible Spending Accounts Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses

  • Disability Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term coverage paid for by Allegion provides income replacement for illness or injury

  • Life Insurance Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Voluntary Wellness Program Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards

  • Employee Discounts through Perks at Work

  • Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can serve others not yourself

  • Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

  • The expected Base Salary Range: $80000 to $100000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

  • Bonus Eligible: Yes

Waitwhile has a positive diverse and supportive culture. We look for people who are curious inventive and work to be a little better every single day. We aim to be smart humble hardworking and above all collaborative. If this sounds like a good fit for you what are you waiting for Apply for this job!


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Waitwhile is a wait management platform that helps businesses deliver better waiting experiences for their customers through automated, personalized and smartphone-based line experiences.Waitwhile has improved the wait experience for over 250 million guests and collectively given peop ... View more

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