Senior Account Executive, Commercial
Fivetran10 months ago
Oakland, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Fivetran’s mission has remained the same since its founding – to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives ready to query in warehouses without the need for engineering or maintenance. We are seeking a Commercial/Mid-Market Account Executive who enjoys SaaS sales and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Oakland, CA. Location: Oakland, CA. Schedule: Full-time, hybrid (two days in office weekly). Compensation: Oakland Pay Range: $88,992-$111,240 USD; OTE: $177,984-$222,480 USD.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily outbound prospecting to Target Account lists to create demand and generate a consistent pipeline
- Working closely with partner networks to generate referrals, co-sell on opportunities, and expand Fivetran’s usage across the portfolio
- Executing every sales cycle with precision by conducting detailed discovery, leading product demonstrations, coordinating executive alignment, and driving positive business outcomes
- Becoming an expert in Fivetran’s technology, market, and value proposition
- Executing campaigns to drive customer adoption and expand usage within customer accounts during their first six months
- Forecasting and articulating opportunities on a weekly basis using the MEDDPICC and Command of the Message methodologies
- Collaborating with team members, peers, and cross-functional stakeholders to provide valuable feedback and new ideas
- Adapting to a fast-moving environment with significant change
Required Qualifications
- Experience Required: 3 - 4 years in a closing sales role
- Proven experience in Business Development, which is crucial for success as an Account Executive at Fivetran
- Consistent track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to hold multiple stakeholders accountable throughout a sales cycle
- A customer-centric mindset with a passion for helping customers gain value from data
- Ability to convey technical principles in a consultative and conversational manner
- Willingness and ability to travel as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with the modern data technology industry and its key players
Benefits & Perks
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
- Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, an inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
- RSU stock grants*
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform offering personalized care and resources including therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises
- Benefits may vary by country and worker type – please reach out to your recruiter for more information
Required Skills
Negotiation
SaaS Sales
Consultative Selling
Customer Discovery
Outreach
Pipeline Generation
Gong
Salesforce
Clari
Business Development