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Account Executive - GRC

Account Executive - GRC

Remote

Chicago, United states

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Full Time

02-02-2026

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Job Specifications

Founding Account Executive – Midwest (Chicago | Remote-Friendly)

AI-Powered GRC | Series B Scale-Up

$250k-$270k OTE (50/50)+ Equity and benefits

Scout Global is partnered with an AI-powered GRC vendor that’s redefining how enterprises manage governance, risk, and compliance — and they’re making a critical first GTM hire in the Midwest.

This is a Founding AE role for the region. You’ll own and build the Midwest territory from the ground up, selling a best-in-class AI platform into enterprise accounts while helping shape the go-to-market motion locally.

The Opportunity:

• First AE on the ground in the Midwest

• Full ownership of the territory (Chicago-based, remote-friendly)

• Net-new enterprise sales focus

• High-growth scale-up environment with strong product-market fit

• Direct impact on the regional strategy

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of Enterprise level SaaS sales experience, selling GRC or Cybersecurity

• Proven hunter mentality with complex deal experience

• Comfortable operating autonomously in scale-up environments

• Experience selling into regulated industries or risk-conscious buyers a strong plus

• Chicago-based (or nearby Midwest) preferred

What’s on offer

• Opportunity to join a Rocket Ship, with an incredible Product / Market fit

• Competitive base + uncapped commission

• Meaningful equity

• Full benefits

• Founding AE status in a fast-scaling business

If you’re looking for ownership, impact, and upside — this could be the perfect role.

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About the Company

Winners: Best Start-Up Agency – The Global Recruiter Awards 2025. Scout Global was founded to revolutionise hiring within early to mid-stage start-ups. Our experience in starting, scaling, and exiting our last business, provides unparalleled expertise to founders, leaders, and VCs in a crowded recruitment landscape. Our professionally sales trained Talent Scouts specialise in constructing and advising on global GTM & Technical team builds within Cyber Security, DeepTech and FinTech sectors. Our innovative Talent Advi... Know more