SingleStore · 3 hours ago
Commercial Account Executive - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSingleStore is a global database company that empowers the world’s leading organizations to build and scale cutting-edge AI applications on a unified data platform. The Commercial Account Executive will be responsible for closing new business and expanding existing business with customers throughout a region within North America, focusing on selling SingleStore Database and Cloud Database.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Cold calling, prospecting, and qualifying new account opportunities
Developing a detailed territory plan to maximize account penetration
Developing and communicating the value of SingleStore solutions with prospects and clients
Identifying and creating business needs with executive decision makers within your territory
Cultivating, managing, closing, and growing accounts ranging from start-ups to Fortune 5000
Quickly learn our software products, competition, and market to be able to clearly communicate our unique value proposition
Undertake additional responsibilities and operate autonomously
Communicate effectively when conveying key information to customers and colleagues
Qualification
Required
Self starter with strong desire to succeed in a fast growing and entrepreneurial environment
2+ years of experience in SaaS or DBaaS closing experience
Intellectual curiosity and business/technical acumen
Proven track record of successfully selling SaaS solutions and new customer acquisition
Experience navigating complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders through negotiation and closing
Firm understanding of the modern database, infrastructure, and enterprise software products (e.g. open source, business intelligence, analytics, ETL, cloud infrastructure, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to sell to both IT and line of business stakeholders, emphasizing business value versus product capabilities
Ability to build strong customer relationships to understand their short and long term business needs
B.S. degree or equivalent in a related field
Benefits
Accelerators
Uncapped commission
Top-of-market equity package
Company
SingleStore
The core of all AI, business intelligence and applications is data — various bits and bytes that come in all different formats.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marcie Montague
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Raj Verma
CEO
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