Enterprise Account Executive

Midwest Startups; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 260,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Enterprise Account Executive, where you'll drive revenue growth and engage with prospective clients. This role offers the chance to work with an innovative DataOps platform, helping clients navigate their data orchestration needs. Collaborate with a diverse team and leverage your sales expertise to deliver tailored solutions. With a competitive compensation package and a commitment to diversity, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing organization. If you're passionate about technology and sales, this role could be your next big step!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in SaaS or cloud-based solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through full-cycle sales and exceed revenue targets.
• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their challenges.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-starter Attitude

Understanding of Data Orchestration

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Astronomer designed Astro, an industry-leading, orchestration-first DataOps platform for data teams. Powered by Airflow, Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and drive data-driven applications.

We’re a globally-distributed and rapidly growing venture-backed team of learners, innovators and collaborators. Our mission is to empower data teams to bring mission-critical analytics, AI, and software to life. As a member of our team, you will be at the forefront of the industry as we strive to deliver the world's data.

Your background may be unconventional; as long as you have the essential qualifications, we encourage you to apply. While having "bonus" qualifications makes for a strong candidate, Astronomer values diverse experiences. Many of us at Astronomer haven't followed traditional career paths, and we welcome it if yours hasn't either.

About this Role:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Enterprise Account Executive to join our growing sales team. In this role, you will drive revenue growth by engaging with prospective clients, understanding their data orchestration needs, and providing tailored solutions through Astronomer’s platform. As an Account Executive, you will play a critical role in expanding our customer base and contributing to Astronomer’s mission of delivering the world’s data.

What You Get to Do:

1. Drive Revenue Growth: Own and exceed revenue targets through full-cycle sales, from prospecting to deal closure.

2. Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with prospective clients, understand their challenges, and articulate how Astro can solve their needs.

3. Strategic Prospecting: Identify and qualify new opportunities by leveraging outbound techniques and engaging inbound leads.

4. Solution Selling: Deliver compelling product demonstrations and craft tailored proposals that align with the customer’s goals.

5. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, customer success, and product development, to ensure customer satisfaction and seamless onboarding.

6. Market Insights: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to better position Astro as a leading solution.

What You Bring to the Role:

1. 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in SaaS, data platforms, or cloud-based solutions.

2. 2+ years of face-to-face field experience

3. A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in high-growth environments.

4. Strong understanding of data orchestration, analytics, and related technologies is a plus.

5. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.

6. Self-starter attitude with a high level of drive and accountability.

7. Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales enablement platforms.

Bonus Points If You Have:

1. Experience selling to data teams, developers, or technical stakeholders.

2. Background in data orchestration or Airflow-related technologies.

3. Prior success in a startup or high-growth company environment.

The estimated total compensation for this role ranges from $260,000 - $300,000, along with an equity component. This range is merely an estimate, and the width of the range reflects willingness to consider candidates with broad prior seniority. Actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

At Astronomer, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Astronomer is a remote-first company.