High Velocity Account Executive - NAM

MariaDB plc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

MariaDB is seeking a High Velocity Account Executive to drive revenue growth across vertical markets. You will own the full, rapid sales cycle for new logos, using a disciplined sales process and digital tools to identify, qualify, and close opportunities.

You will report to the Director of North America High Velocity Sales and help scale our pipeline and conversions. The role emphasizes outbound prospecting, closing net-new deals, and collaborating with marketing and product to refine

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quota-carrying B2B SaaS sales.
• Velocity-focused with short sales cycles.
• Dedicated hunter focused on new logo acquisition.
• Experience closing net-new deals end-to-end.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Generate and nurture pipeline across new logo accounts.
• Engage SMB-Mid-market and select Enterprise opportunities.
• Drive full sales cycle from outbound to contract signature.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and pipeline in SFDC/Clari.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and leadership on outbound strategy.
• Maintain product knowledge and competitive awareness.
• Meet or exceed monthly/quarterly targets.
• Willing to travel up to 20% to customer locations.

Skills

Quota-carrying sales

New logo acquisition

Sales velocity

Forecasting & CRM

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SFDC (Salesforce)

Salesloft

Clari

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

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 every day. 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

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 in 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 and 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 - West Coast, 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. 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.

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.