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Mid-Market AE at Samsara - Remote US Midwest Role — Columbus

LocationColumbus
CompanySamsara
Sourcejobicy
Posted2026-09-03 19:01:17

Traveler-Friendly Insight

This role is not suitable for location-independent digital nomads. Candidates must reside full-time in one of ten specific US Midwest/Great Lakes states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, or Iowa), and the position requires approximately 25% travel within the sales territory.

The travel component means you'll frequently be on the road visiting customers in industries like agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing — this is field sales travel, not location-flexible remote work. While Samsara does embrace a flexible working model for some roles, this position has explicit geographic residency requirements that make it incompatible with a nomadic lifestyle.

What to look for instead if you're a nomad:

  • Samsara posts other roles (e.g., product, engineering, marketing) that may be fully remote without state restrictions
  • Look for SaaS sales roles explicitly labeled "remote — work from anywhere" or with no geographic residency requirement
  • Inside sales or SDR roles at tech companies often allow more geographic flexibility than field/midmarket AE positions

The OTE of $152k–$190k is strong but tied to a role that demands physical presence in a defined US region — not a nomad-compatible setup.

Who We Are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet — including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the Role

This is a dynamic, high-energy role in which you will bring the Internet of Things to mid-sized customers, building Samsara's business and bringing the benefits of sensor data to customers. Typical sales will be $20k to $100k, and involve POCs, multiple stakeholders, managing trials, multi-faceted pricing negotiations, and selling to executives and CXOs.

This role is open for candidates residing in the following US states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa. The role requires travel approximately 25% of the time.

You Should Apply If:

  • You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact — helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
  • Your mantra is #alwaysbeprospecting: The world of operations is vast. Your customers are often out in the field and the best way to catch them is live on the phone. Samsara's top reps do constant research to find companies and contacts to expand their pipeline.
  • You have innate curiosity in how businesses work: One day you'll meet with someone in waste management and the next you may be learning about the inner workings of a food distribution center. Our top sales team members seek to learn the ins and outs of the businesses they support in order to make a larger impact.
  • You are a life-long learner: Samsara sales are complex. You will need to learn about businesses where you previously had little knowledge. The payoff is big but you have to be willing to put in the work.
  • You build genuine relationships with your customers: The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven't been met with the type of technology we offer. Our customers value earned trust and human relationships built over time.
  • You want to be with the best: Samsara's high-performance Sales culture means you'll be surrounded by the best and challenged to go farther than you have before.

Minimum Requirements for This Role:

  • 2+ years experience in a full-cycle, closing sales role
  • Experience independently closing new deals larger than $10,000 in annual revenue
  • Must be located in one of the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, or Iowa

An Ideal Candidate Has:

  • Proven track record of consistent quota achievement
  • Experience selling in the midmarket space — medium to large deal sizes
  • Experience with high-volume cold calling
  • Growth mindset and willingness to be collaborative with teammates and in the selling process
  • Salesforce (SFDC) familiarity

Compensation

Annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position is $152,000–$190,000 USD and depends on your city of residence.

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Our Commitment to Authenticity

We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. Please see Samsara's Candidate Privacy Notice for more information.

Fraudulent Employment Offers

Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io, or @mail3.guide.co. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which US states are eligible for this Mid-Market Account Executive role at Samsara?
Candidates must reside in one of the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, or Iowa. Applicants outside these states will not be considered.
What is the on-target earnings (OTE) for this position?
The annual OTE ranges from $152,000 to $190,000 USD, depending on your city of residence. Compensation includes base salary, performance-based variable pay, and equity for eligible roles.
Is this role fully remote or does it require working from an office?
Samsara supports a flexible, employee-led remote model, so this role can be performed remotely from within the specified Midwest states. However, approximately 25% travel is required for customer visits within the sales territory.
What deal sizes will I be working with in this role?
Typical sales range from $20,000 to $100,000, involving proof-of-concept work, multi-stakeholder management, trials, and negotiations with executives and CXOs.
What is the minimum experience required to apply?
Samsara requires at least 2 years of experience in a full-cycle closing sales role, including independently closing deals larger than $10,000 in annual revenue.
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