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Senior Account Executive II, Federal DOW/Army/Navy/Air Force/Pentagon

Collibra · Remote · US

Base
$140K–$175K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
3h ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

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

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
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
Brand new.
Company hiring
5 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

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 percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  6. 6.

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

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Sell Collibra's data software, support and services to US federal DoD agencies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Pentagon), managing large accounts and creating new demand. Requires US citizenship.

Enterprise · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
US federal defense agencies (DoD/DOW, Army, Navy, Air Force)In their words: “driving growth in US federal DOW agencies”
Industry:
Federal defenseIn their words: “7 + years experience calling on federal defense accounts in a field sales capacity.”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$140K–$175K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

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

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Joining Collibra’s Public Sector team Make an impact at Collibra Public Sector by driving growth in US federal DOW agencies. This role will be responsible for selling Collibra's value and vision to prospects and existing customers, offering a complete solution that includes software, support and services. As part of our federal sales team, you will manage some of Collibra’s largest accounts. You will use your knowledge and skills in enterprise sales to establish trusted and credible relationships, build Collibra’s brand and awareness around our solutions, and serve as a data intelligence advisor throughout the customer journey. You will be actively involved in the entire sales cycle creating initial demand, progressing the opportunity through the technical and financial decision process, and ensuring adoption and expansion after the sale. Collibra Public Sector Account Executive II, Federal at Collibra are responsible for - 5+ years in a technical customer facing role, ideally supporting Enterprise Class customers in an SaaS environment. - Experience in Technical Account Management, Support or similar type of Premium or Signature Service organization dealing with Enterprise Software Application Support. - Experience troubleshooting web-based applications. - Experience with Java, REST API and SSO and a working knowledge of kubernetes, with VM, SQL, SSL, SSO, and LDAP a plus. - Experience and a strong interest in developing deep customer relationships while facilitating discussions about enterprise IT architecture. You have - Consistently exceeded assigned sales quotas. - Experience in the data storage or data management software industry. - 7 + years experience calling on federal defense accounts in a field sales capacity. - Prior relationships with Departments of Defense/War, Army, Fourth Estate. - Originated and closed complex sales with multiple technical and business stakeholders. - Managed consultative sales processes, with value-based impacts or outcomes. - A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience. - US citizenship (required) and active security clearance (preferred). - Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot) to solve real-world business challenges, drive measurable outcomes, or streamline workflows. - Because this role supports the US government, it is required that this candidate be a US citizen who resides on US soil. You are - Known for your integrity, and commitment to the customer. - Detail and results oriented – you work backwards from a goal using documented plans. - Composed, resourceful, and comfortable in high-growth high-expectation environments. - Adaptive, accountable, and execution-oriented. - A concise communicator, persuasive negotiator, collaborative seller. - Proud of your work and aim for excellence. - Flexible to travel as required. Measures of success - Within your first month, you will have completed onboarding, connected with your team members as well as with your functional peers. - Within your third month, you will be building a pipeline of business in your assigned territory. - Within your sixth month, you will have solid foundation of prospective clients who you will be close to closing. Compensation for this role The standard base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000 per year. This position is eligible for additional commission-based compensation. Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive total rewards package, including bonus potential, equity for eligible roles, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401k plans, and more. Benefits at Collibra Collibra recognizes and values that everyone has different needs, interests, and life goals. We built our benefits program with flexibility in mind to support you and your loved ones through a diverse range of circumstances and life events. These flexible offerings sit on a foundation of competitive compensation, health coverage, and time off. Learn more about Collibra’s benefits. We create inclusion and belonging through how we onboard, meet, connect, engage, and communicate. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Collibra. At Collibra, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We realize the key to creating a company with a world-class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone. With this, we proudly consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or any other legally protected category. If you have a need that requires accommodation, let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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