Account Executive - Global, Remote (UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS)

Account Executive - Global, Remote (UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS) Application Deadline: 20 April 2026 Department: Sales Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: South Africa Reporting To: Inbound Sales Manager Compensation: $2,000 - $4,500 / month

Description

About Magic

Magic is a leading modern outsourcing platform that connects SMBs to high-quality remote workers, from SDRs to virtual assistants and more. With roots in Silicon Valley and backing from top venture capitalists, our workers are supercharged with a combination of the latest AI technology and training. We came out of Y Combinator in 2015, have grown to 1,000+ remote workers, and are backed by Sequoia Capital with over $30M in funding.

Background

Our company came out of Y Combinator in 2015. Since then we've grown to 1000+ remote workers, with strong venture-backing (including Sequoia Capital) and over $30M in funding to date. We are fully remote across Asia and US time zones.

• Check out Magic's Business Profile

• Know more about our Team via Magic's Careers Page

💰 UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS — the more you close, the more you earn. No ceiling. Top performers hit 80–150% of monthly target consistently. At 100% quota: $3,500–$4,500/mo. At 150%: $5,000+/mo. All USD, paid monthly.

The Opportunity 50+ warm inbound leads every month. Your job is to own them — discovery to close.

Magic connects fast-growing U.S. businesses with high-quality remote talent. Leads are warm. Playbook is proven. Earnings are uncapped. We welcome candidates from B2B, B2C, outbound, CS, and AM backgrounds — if you have grit and closing instincts, we want to talk.

Magic is Y Combinator and Sequoia-backed, founded 2015, 672 employees globally. HQ in San Francisco and Manila.

Our Hiring Process We move fast for strong candidates.

• Stage 1 — 4 quick questions + Video Assessment (sent immediately)• Four dropdown questions under 3 minutes. Shortlisted candidates receive a Typeform video assessment immediately — 3 prompts, 60–90 seconds each. The video is how we meet you and evaluate your instincts. No live call at this stage.

• Stage 2 — HR Background Check (30 minutes)• Quick call to confirm background, availability, and compensation fit.

• Stage 3 — Sales Leadership Interview + Live Role Play• Sales Leadership runs a live mock discovery call to see your closing instincts, followed by a deeper interview.

• Stage 4 — Offer within 48 hours• Decision and offer issued within 48 hours of your final stage.

What You'll Get

• 💰 UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS — top performers earn $5,000+/month consistently

• 50+ warm inbound leads per month — you close, we source

• OTE $2,500–$4,500/mo USD with no ceiling above it

• Structured playbook and active coaching from Sales Leadership

• Career path: Sales Executive → Senior → Team Lead

• 100% remote — USD pay monthly regardless of where you are based

What Winning Looks Like

• You handle 2–8 discovery calls per day and never drop the ball on follow-up

• You run 15+ quality discovery calls per week with C-level and Director-level prospects

• You treat every "not now" as a future win — working deals with patience, creativity, and discipline

• You own your pipeline: HubSpot is clean, next steps are always set, and nothing falls through the cracks

• You hit quota monthly and look for ways to exceed it

Core Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle — from inbound discovery call through close and client onboarding handoff

• Uncover pain, establish urgency, and match the right Magic product to each prospect's specific needs

• Manage a high-volume pipeline with discipline: prioritize, follow up persistently, and update deal stages in real time

• Collaborate with Support and Ops to ensure clients start strong and stay happy

• Share deal insights with the team; apply feedback fast and adapt when strategies evolve

• Treat personal growth as part of the job — seek coaching, apply it, and continuously improve your close rate

What We're Looking For We Welcome All of These Backgrounds

• B2B sales — SaaS, subscription, outsourcing, professional services, tech

• B2C sales — insurance, real estate, financial products, retail finance, automotive, telecom (any quota-carrying, consultative B2C role)

• Outbound sales — cold calling, SDR/BDR promoted to closing, field sales, door-to-door. Grit > polish.

• Customer Success or Account Management — if you have aggressive upselling behavior and close new business (not passive relationship management)

• Any role where you carried a number, owned a pipeline, and were personally accountable for results

Skills & Style

• Consultative approach — uncover pain before you pitch

• English at C1 or C2 — clear, confident with U.S. buyers

• CRM discipline — HubSpot or equivalent, pipeline always current

• Self-accountable — you own your numbers

Mindset

• Hungry — you hate leaving potential on the table

• Gritty — you keep pushing when deals get hard because that's where wins are

• Coachable — feedback is fuel, not criticism

• Accountable — you own your outcomes, you don't wait to be told what to fix

This Role Is NOT For You If:

• You wait for a manager to tell you what to do each day

• You treat 'not now' as a dead end instead of a future deal to nurture

• You blame leads, tools, or the process when numbers fall short

• You see CRM hygiene as optional admin work

• You need perfect leads to perform — you make the most of what's in front of you

What's in it for you Your Offer

• Guaranteed Base - $1,500 – $2,500 monthly foundation for stability

• Performance Commission - 15–25%, increasing with performance excellence

• Average Commission Reality - $1,500 – $2,000 monthly (what most AEs earn)

• Total Monthly Earnings - $2,500 – $4,500+ with a clear path to increase

• Truly Uncapped Commission - Our top performers consistently earn $5,000+ monthly

• Employment Type - Independent Contractor/Consultant – Full Time

• Workplace Type - Fully Remote

• Reporting To - Inbound Sales Manager

Your Growth Path

• Account Executive (0–6 months): Master Magic’s product suite, build pipeline discipline, establish consultative selling habits

• Senior Account Executive (6–18 months): Consistently exceed quota, mentor new AEs, manage higher-value accounts

• Team Lead / Sales Manager (18–36 months): Lead a pod of AEs, own team targets, contribute to sales strategy

• Sales Director (3+ years): Oversee sales operations, drive go-to-market strategy, partner with leadership on growth

Key Time Zone & Schedule Requirements

• Work Schedule: 9-hour shifts following US business hours

• Training Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time (mandatory attendance)

• Time Zone Alignment: Must be able to consistently work in Eastern Time, including adjustments for Daylight Saving Time

• Availability: Monday to Friday, with consistent availability during U.S. business hours

Equipment Requirements (Self-Provided)

• Computer/laptop meeting company specifications

• Reliable high-speed internet connection (minimum 50 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload)

• Professional headset for clear client communication

• Quiet, distraction-free work environment—all calls and interviews must be conducted from a professional, stationary setup (not while walking or commuting)

• Backup power/internet solution for uninterrupted client service