Enterprise Account Executive - East Coast

About Starburst At Starburst, we are working to dismantle the status quo of data silos and vendor lock-in every single day. For decades, database companies have held their customers hostage and we believe that's just plain wrong.

Starburst offers a full-featured data lake analytics platform, built on open source Trino. Our platform includes all the capabilities needed to discover, organize, and consume data without the need for time-consuming and costly migration projects. Today more than 300 leading organizations trust us to make better decisions faster.

Though Starburst has raised $414M in venture funding from top investors, we were founded in a rather unusual way as we bootstrapped the business with customers and revenue from the very beginning We are a remote-first company with employees all over the world and are proud to be named a Best Place to Work. Come join our team of All-Stars About the role The Enterprise Account Executive at Starburst is a quota carrying, enterprise software sales position responsible for meeting and exceeding goals through generating and closing new opportunities while increasing awareness of Starburst in the marketplace. We are looking for motivated, focused, and coachable sales professionals with experience across the full spectrum of the software sales cycle - prospecting, defining, and articulating value proposition, pilot process management, business case development, negotiation, and closing.

As an Enterprise Account Executive at Starburst you will: Drive new business opportunities for selling Starburst software and services engagements within assigned territory Develop and implement a sales strategy against assigned territory and/or targeted list of customers Develop a deep understanding of, and effectively articulate, the Starburst offering and value proposition in the market Constantly focused on pipeline generation within the territory to ensure long term success Interact with and leverage the Channel and Alliance partner community to find new opportunities and drive existing deals to close Manage opportunities through the sales cycle from initial inquiry to forecasted pipeline to deal design and close Meet quarterly and annual revenue objectives for your territory Provide continuous updates on all active accounts and report on sales, activities, status, and progress on a regular basis (via CRM, webex or in-person) Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and reference-ability Travel for client visits and presentations Some of the things we look for: 5 years of progressive SaaS software sales experience to companies Track record of success in closing business in large complex enterprise accounts Excellent negotiation, analytical, financial, and organizational capabilities. Able to thrive in an evolving, entrepreneurial structure and environment Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Ability to work at both a tactical and strategic level Must possess a can-do, self-starter mentality in a highly collaborative atmosphere Have experience working in high growth early-stage companies Preferred Experience:

Data analytics software Business intelligence software Database/data warehousing platforms $140,000 - $150,000 a year The base salary range for this US full-time position is $140,000 - $150,000 ( commission or bonus), subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes. All candidates receive equity (ISO) and access to a comprehensive benefits offering. The base salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for candidates across all US locations.

Work location, skills, experience, and any relevant education or training determine the compensation awarded to the candidate. The Recruiting Team or Hiring Manager can share more about the specific salary range with you during the recruitment process. Why build your career at Starburst?

We live by our three core company values: Character, Competence, and Ownership and are a team of top performers. We are each in the driver's seat, shaping our organization and working together towards our common mission.

We are solving exceptionally complex and meaningful challenges here and as we innovate, we each have the opportunity to build our careers alongside Starbursts's growth. We take care of our global workforce by making sure employees enjoy competitive salaries and attractive stock grants, remote-friendly work options, flexible paid time off, and more We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up for one another authentically in all moments that matter.

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BI-Remote LI-Remote