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SurrealDB · 2 days ago

Senior Account Executive

SurrealDB is a multi-model database company focused on AI and modern applications, and they are seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive enterprise growth. This role involves owning and closing complex deals in the US market while shaping sales strategies and processes for enterprise customers.

Big DataCloud ComputingDatabaseDeveloper PlatformDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareOpen Source

Responsibilities

Own and close mid-market and enterprise opportunities in the US
Run full-cycle sales processes from discovery through procurement and contract close
Qualify opportunities rigorously and build clear close plans
Work closely with Solutions Engineering and Customer Engineering to support evaluations, POCs, and production readiness
Navigate technical, security, legal, and procurement stakeholders with confidence
Convert PLG and inbound demand into larger production and enterprise deployments
Maintain accurate pipeline hygiene, forecasting, and CRM discipline
Provide structured feedback to Product and Engineering based on real customer conversations
Represent SurrealDB professionally in customer meetings, events, and partner conversations

Qualification

Closing enterprise dealsTechnical credibilitySales cycle managementSelling data platformsAWS familiarityAutonomyExperience in startupsCommunication skillsOwnership

Required

Proven experience closing mid-market and enterprise software deals in the US
A strong background selling developer-focused, infrastructure, or data platforms (e.g. databases, cloud services, dev tools, platform software)
Experience running complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with technical buyers
Comfort working with engineers, architects, and platform teams as primary buyers
A disciplined approach to qualification, forecasting, and deal execution
The ability to communicate value clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in a scaling startup or high-growth environment
Comfort operating with autonomy, ownership, and minimal bureaucracy
Experience selling databases, open-source software, or cloud-native platforms
Familiarity with AWS-based deployments or cloud marketplaces
Exposure to PLG-to-sales or hybrid sales motions

Company

SurrealDB

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SurrealDB is the ultimate multi-model database for tomorrow's applications

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$26M
Key Investors
FirstMark
2024-06-17Series A· $20M
2022-12-07Seed· $6M

Leadership Team

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Tobie Morgan Hitchcock
Co-founder and CEO
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