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Account Executive, SMB - Toronto

1PasswordToronto, ONGTM
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Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
1 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Account Executive, SMB position at 1Password involves managing a dedicated territory of target accounts and existing customers in Toronto, focusing on driving new business and expanding customer relationships. This hybrid role suits a driven sales professional with a passion for cybersecurity and emerging technology.

Role Overview

As an Account Executive on the SMB Sales team, the individual takes ownership of a territory consisting of accounts and existing customers with up to 1,000 employees. The primary focus is generating new business, cultivating a healthy sales pipeline, and deepening customer relationships by connecting organizations with advanced security solutions. Working closely with Business Development Representatives, Solutions, Channels, Onboarding, and Customer Success, the role delivers thoughtful, value-based sales experiences. This hybrid position requires working from the Toronto office three days per week, with flexibility up to five days based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Identify target accounts, develop an Ideal Customer Profile, and prioritize opportunities based on customer needs and business potential.
Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting, inbound follow-up, cold calling, networking, and account planning.
Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets by advancing and closing new business opportunities.
Expand existing customer relationships by introducing additional solutions, including Extended Access Management.
Utilize a structured sales process to uncover pain points, align solutions to business outcomes, and create mutual action plans.
Present to stakeholders, handle objections, and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.
Collaborate with internal teams and channel partners to support customer engagement and account health.
Stay current on cybersecurity and Identity and Access Management trends while using relevant tools and artificial intelligence to prepare effectively.

Requirements

Two or more years of SaaS sales experience, preferably in identity and security or privileged access management, focusing on SMB or Mid Market accounts, OR a top performing BDR with outbound experience and success ready to step up.
A proven record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and Key Performance Indicators with clear ownership of results.
Experience building pipeline through outbound prospecting, cold calling, inbound leads, networking, and account planning.
Experience managing both new business and expansion opportunities, including upselling and cross-selling within an existing book of business.
Strong solution-selling, negotiation, forecasting, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to make technical concepts accessible to non-technical audiences and explain Identity and Access Management concepts in the context of customer needs.

Nice to Have

Experience with MEDDPPICC or another structured qualification framework.
Familiarity with Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or Outreach.

Skills and Tools

SaaS Sales
Pipeline Building
Cold Calling and Outbound Prospecting
Account Planning
Solution Selling and Negotiation
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Artificial Intelligence tools for sales enablement
Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Outreach

Salary and Benefits

The annual base salary for this Canada-based role ranges from $65,000 CAD to $91,000 CAD and is commission-eligible. The position includes participation in a generous benefits program featuring health, dental, and RRSP matching, paid time off, company-wide wellness days, maternity and parental leave top-up programs, company equity for all full-time employees, paid volunteer days, employee resource groups, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

About the Company

1Password builds the foundation for a safe and productive digital future, helping over 180,000 businesses unleash employee productivity without compromising security. Known for innovating the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneering Unified Access Management, the company takes a human-centric approach across its strategy and user experience. 1Password fosters a fast-paced environment that prioritizes collaboration, clear communication, and core values such as keeping it simple, leading with honesty, and putting people first.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official 1Password careers page to submit an application.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work style for this role?

This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, ON. Employees are expected to work from the Toronto office three days per week, with the flexibility to work from the office up to five days depending on business needs.

What experience is required for the Account Executive, SMB position?

Candidates need 2+ years of SaaS sales experience, preferably in identity and security or privileged access management targeting SMB or Mid Market accounts, or they can be a top-performing BDR with outbound experience ready to step up.

What is the salary range for the Toronto-based role?

The annual base salary ranges between $65,000 CAD and $91,000 CAD, and the position is commission-eligible with additional incentive programs and equity grants.

What benefits are provided by 1Password?

Benefits include health and dental coverage, an RRSP retirement matching program, maternity and parental leave top-up programs, generous paid time off, company-wide wellness days, and equity grants for full-time employees.

How does 1Password incorporate artificial intelligence into the role?

Sellers are expected to become power users of AI, utilizing it daily for real-time coaching, surfacing customer insights, preparing for interactions, and working smarter to drive growth.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official 1Password careers page.

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