High Velocity Account Executive - NAM

MariaDB; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MariaDB is seeking a High Velocity Account Executive to drive revenue growth by owning the full sales cycle for new logo accounts across vertical markets. You will generate and close opportunities in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment, traveling up to 20% as needed.

In this quota-carrying role, you’ll prospect, qualify, conduct virtual product demos, and negotiate contracts, reporting to the Director of North America High Velocity Sales. A strong background in B2B SaaS is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quota-carrying closing sales in B2B SaaS.
• High-velocity sales experience with short cycles.
• Experience closing net-new deals end-to-end.
• Strong verbal and written communication with senior-level selling skills.
• Experience prospecting and managing a large pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Generate and nurture pipeline, identify new logo accounts and stakeholders.
• Engage with SMB-Mid-market and select Enterprise accounts to understand needs and present MariaDB solutions.
• Lead full sales cycle from outbound to contract, including virtual demos and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and CRM records to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales leadership to refine outbound strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and MariaDB solutions to position against client needs.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to company and customer locations.

Skills

New logo acquisition

Outbound prospecting

Pipeline management

Executive communication

Quota attainment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/CS

Tools

SFDC

Sales Navigator

Salesloft

Clari

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.

Opportunity

The High Velocity Account Executive will be a critical driver of MariaDB's revenue growth by owning the full, rapid sales cycle across vertical markets. This is a high-impact, quota-carrying role responsible for a large volume of opportunities and fast deal velocity, primarily focusing on new customer acquisition.

You will thrive in a dynamic, metrics-driven environment, leveraging digital tools and a disciplined sales process to rapidly identify, qualify, and close new business.

• Lead new business acquisition, targeting new logo accounts and driving expansion business.
• Develop and execute outbound sales motions, to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Manage a large, active pipeline and rapidly drive opportunities from lead generation through contract execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for potential customers, articulating MariaDB's value proposition and positioning our solutions to meet their business needs.
• Report to the Director of North America High Velocity Sales and help drive revenue growth and new customer acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Generate and Nurture Pipeline: Proactively prospect, identify, and engage new logo accounts and key stakeholders your territory to uncover revenue opportunities for MariaDB and expand our customer base.
• Identify and engage with different personas in SMB-Mid-market clients as well as some greenfield Enterprise accounts to understand their business needs and present our innovative solutions.
• Drive Full Sales Cycle: Efficiently manage the entire sales cycle, from outbound cold-calling and qualifying leads to conducting virtual product demonstrations and negotiating/closing deals.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain precise and accurate sales forecasts and detailed records of all client interactions and pipeline status within SFDC and Clari (Forecasting Tools) to maximize efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, and sales leadership to refine outbound strategies, lead qualification processes, and ensure successful customer onboarding.
• Product Expertise: Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, competitors, and MariaDB's innovative database solutions to effectively position them against client needs.
• Achieve Targets: Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20% to various company and customer locations

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a quota-carrying, closing sales role (e.g., Inside Sales, Account Executive, or similar) within a B2B SaaS environment. Database sales experience is a plus.
• Velocity Focus: Proven track record of success in a high-volume, high-velocity sales environment with short sales cycles, consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Hunting Skills: Experience being a dedicated sales hunter, focused on new logo acquisition and driving outbound sales motions to build a pipeline.
• Market Focus: Experience closing deals with SMB-Mid-market clients.
• Deal Execution: Demonstrated experience personally closing net-new deals end-to-end, from first touch through negotiation and contract signature.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate value, handle objections, and sell effectively at a senior level.
• Sales tools Proficiency: Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., SFDC) and sales engagement tools (e.g., Sales Navigator, Salesloft, Clari).
• Education:: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.

Location

US, Remote

Compensation

The annual anticipated U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is USD $80,000 - $100,000 plus commissions.

Actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies.

In addition, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than the job description as posted. Salary is one component of MariaDB’s total rewards package. We also provide health insurance, life, and disability insurance, funds toward professional development resources, Flexible Paid Time Off (FPTO), 401(k), paid holidays, and parental leave, a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more.

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.

• 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.
• MariaDB will not accept agency resumes without a prior contractual agreement with HR. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee directly. MariaDB is not responsible for paying any fees associated with any unsolicited submitted CV/Resumes.