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Enterprise Account Executive (Hybrid - London office)

Astronomer · Hybrid · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
28d ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Astronomer's careers page

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 28 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 7 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Mostly self-sourced

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Hunt net-new enterprise logos (companies 1,000+ employees) and expand existing accounts for Astro, a unified DataOps platform built on Apache Airflow. Based in London, hybrid with travel.

Enterprise · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you are selling to

Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is the company behind Astro, the industry-leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®. Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and powers data-driven applications. Trusted by more than 800 of the world's leading enterprises, Astronomer lets businesses do more with their data. To learn more, visit www.astronomer.io http://www.astronomer.io. ABOUT THIS ROLE 🚀 If you're seeking a rapidly scaling company with the right product market fit, in the right market conditions, with an engaged and experienced executive team, and amazing humans to sell alongside, you're going to want to check us out! 🎯. We are actively seeking a motivated Enterprise Account Executive to join our London based sales team! This is a hunting role working with companies over 1000 employees. You will play a critical role in the success of the region driving revenue in new logo accounts and expanding our existing customer base. 👀 Location: This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in our London office. 🏅 We offer a collaborative culture where wins are celebrated together and teammates share knowledge and support. ✈️ This role includes some travel to meet with customers and teammates.   WHAT YOU GET TO DO: - Drive growth together: Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to close while partnering closely with clients and teammates. - Prospect strategically: Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities through outbound and inbound channels. - Position solutions: Deliver compelling demonstrations and craft tailored proposals that align with customer goals. - Partner with teammates: Collaborate with marketing, sales engineering, and product to ensure a smooth handoff and long-term success. - Stay informed: Keep current on industry trends and competitive offerings to position Astro as the leading solution.   WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE: - 5+ years of sales experience, ideally in SaaS, data platforms, or cloud solutions selling to prospects/customers at an enterprise level - 2+ years of field experience with in-person customer engagement. - Proven success running complex enterprise sales cycles in data infrastructure, developer tooling, or adjacent technical domains selling to engineering, data, or platform teams. - A history of consistent success in meeting or exceeding new business quotas in high-growth environments. - Comfort with data orchestration, analytics, or related technologies is a plus. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders. - A proactive mindset with perseverance and accountability. - Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce) and sales enablement platforms.   BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: - Experience selling to data teams, developers, or technical buyers. - Background in data orchestration or Airflow-related technologies. - Prior success in a startup or high-growth environment. At Astronomer, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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