MariaDB

Account Executive – High Velocity

MariaDB
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B SaaS sales with a focus on new logo acquisition and outbound sales strategies. Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle, articulate value propositions, and exceed sales targets in a high-velocity environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
B2B SaaS Sales ExperienceNew Logo AcquisitionSales Cycle ManagementCRM Proficiency (SFDC)Strong Communication Skills

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
MariaDBSFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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 from lead generation through contract execution
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for potential customers
  • Articulate MariaDB’s value proposition and position solutions to meet customer needs
  • Prospect, identify, and engage new logo accounts and key stakeholders
  • Engage SMB-mid-market clients and greenfield enterprise accounts
  • Manage the full sales cycle, including cold-calling, lead qualification, virtual product demonstrations, negotiation, and deal closing
  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts and client interaction records in SFDC and Clari
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales leadership
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitors, and MariaDB database solutions
  • Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and KPIs
  • Travel up to 20% to company and customer locations
  • Report to the Director of North America High Velocity Sales

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a quota-carrying, closing sales role within a B2B SaaS environment
  • Proven success in a high-volume, high-velocity sales environment with short sales cycles
  • Consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas
  • Experience as a dedicated sales hunter focused on new logo acquisition and outbound sales motions
  • Experience closing deals with SMB-Mid-market clients
  • Experience personally closing net-new deals end-to-end
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to articulate value, handle objections, and sell effectively at a senior level
  • Proficiency in CRM software such as SFDC
  • Proficiency in sales engagement tools such as Sales Navigator, Salesloft, and Clari
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience, preferred
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States; MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Commissions
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Funds toward professional development resources
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (FPTO)
  • 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • A massive degree of flexibility and freedom
  • Learning and growth opportunities

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Hard Skills
Quota-Carrying Sales RoleLead GenerationCold-CallingDeal ClosingSales Forecasting
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationObjection HandlingRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
SFDCSales NavigatorSalesloftClari
Industry Keywords
High-Velocity SalesSMB-Mid-Market ClientsSales TargetsSales KPIsIndustry Trends