Enterprise Account Executive

MariaDB; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + commission

25 days leave

Flexible work

Job summary

MariaDB is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to lead new business acquisition in the UK Enterprise market. This role reports to the Director, Sales - Europe and requires building and closing large deals, managing a robust pipeline, and achieving quota in a hybrid London/Remote UK setup.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of SaaS sales experience, strong executive communication, and comfort navigating complex sales cycles with MEDDICC; English fluency is required and CRM proficiency is

Qualifications

• 5+ years SaaS sales in enterprise markets.

Responsibilities

• Set a strategic sales plan for UK territories aligned with MariaDB's GTM strategy.

Skills

SaaS sales

Enterprise deals

MEDDICC/MEDDPICC

Executive communication

Sales navigation & CRM

English fluency

Autonomous work

Tools

Sales Navigator

SFDC

Clari

Salesloft

Nooks

Job description

MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used everyday. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500, run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hardworking, driven Enterprise Account Executive (EAE) with initiative to lead new business acquisition in the Enterprise market in the UK. Reporting to the Director, Sales - Europe, you will execute sales within your assigned territory, resulting in revenue growth and new customer acquisition. You will work both independently and collaboratively, as part of various teams within your assigned geography to close sales, win business, and reach sales targets.

A successful EAE is an experienced professional with a proven track record of exceeding quota by generating and maintaining active engagements with customers and prospects, at times in collaboration with our partners. The ideal candidate should understand and be able to articulate the companies value proposition.

Responsibilities

• Set a strategic sales plan for your territories in line with MariaDB's GTM strategy
• Manage and build a strong sales pipeline by engaging with prospects, partners, and key customers
• Maintain an accurate, robust pipeline and forecast of business opportunities
• Navigate complex sales processes by applying MEDDICC / MEDDPICC
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and executives within Enterprise accounts
• Prepare and deliver business reviews to the senior management team on quarterly strategies
• Develop account plans for key accounts to retain and grow existing customer base by identifying opportunities to continue to add value for existing customers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years SaaS sales experience, database/data management a plus
• Sales hunter, focused on new and expansion business who is persistent, tenacious, and self-disciplined
• Proven ability to manage large enterprise opportunities, while closing transactional business
• Sales acumen to run complex sales cycles
• Candidates must be results driven, self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Strong executive communication presence and excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate and sell effectively at a senior level
• Familiarity with Sales Navigator, SFDC, Clari, Salesloft, Nooks and other AI driven revenue generating tools is a plus
• Work effectively in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English is required, other main European languages skills are highly valued.

Location -

Hybrid in London, UK office or Remote UK

What’s in It for You?

Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB. Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking, values empowerment, and is truly shaping the future of the software industry. You’ll be collaborating with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities. We provide a very competitive compensation package, Salary and commission, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays), a massive degree of flexibility, freedom, and more.

Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.

Compensation

Salary Range: 80,000-120,000 GBP per year (gross)
Please note: The starting salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's skills, qualifications, and relevant experience, in alignment with our compensation framework.

• At MariaDB we celebrate the diverse experiences and perspectives of our employees because this drives innovation and success. MariaDB is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.
• MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation.
• MariaDB is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
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