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Senior Manager, Regional Sales - Mid-Market AI Natives

Elastic · Arizona, United States

Base
$136K–$198K
OTE
$227K–$330K
Posted
26d ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon Elastic's careers page

What Elastic sells

Cloud search and security tools for company data

When a company has to keep track of its systems and find answers in its data, it usually leans on older monitoring and security tools. The problem is, those older tools are costly to keep running. Elastic runs cloud-based search, security, and observability tools that pull answers from all of a company's data, structured or not, in real time.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

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

Pay
Base and OTE both listed. Roughly a 60/40 base-to-variable split.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 25 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
32 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Red lights

None spotted.

Green lights

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights 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.

    Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?

    Selling to a CFO and selling to a developer are different jobs.

  3. 3.

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

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

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

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  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

Leads a Mid-Market team of AEs selling Elastic's search and AI platform to new logos and existing accounts. Focus is building a repeatable GTM motion and hitting team bookings targets.

Mid-Market · Mixed

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”
Company size:
Mid-Market

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

$136K–$198K base · $227K–$330K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

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

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. Elastic is searching for a Senior Manager, Regional Sales to lead our Mid-Market General Business team. This is a great opportunity to take on a high-potential segment for Elastic and drive existing and new logo growth by implementing a repeatable, scalable GTM motion for the team. Are you an accomplished Sales Leader who has experience leading Mid-Market teams? Are you ready to help users tackle their hardest problems through the power of search? If so, we’d love to hear from you! What You Will Be Doing: - Leading a team of mid-market account executives to exceed bookings targets - Developing comprehensive knowledge of our technology platform, product messaging, partner ecosystem, and competitor landscape - Actively contributing to and owning sales plan creation, compensation structures, and customer segmentation - Ensuring the attainment of assigned sales quotas by ‘leading from the front’ and driving Elastic’s sales methodology - Actively fostering an environment of teamwork, transparency, creativity, and continuous improvement - Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with representatives of the Open Source community and partner ecosystems - Travel regularly to assist in deal creation and closure, as well as meet any managerial needs and provide support to your team as required. - Partnering across Elastic’s leadership community to ensure a seamless customer experience What You Bring With You: - Proven experience leading successful Mid-Market sales teams - Proven success developing and executing a scalable and repeatable sales strategy - Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making capabilities - Experience building and implementing sales processes and frameworks - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment - Consistent track record of leading teams to exceed quotas and objectives within a fast paced and technical client acquisition driven business - SaaS sales leadership - Ability to operate in an entrepreneurial environment Bonus Points: - Experience working within an Open Source model #LI-AM2 Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component, that together comprise the On-Target Earnings (OTE). On-Target Earnings (OTE) are based on a 60/40 pay mix (base salary / target variable). The typical starting OTE range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest OTE we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the OTE range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being. The typical starting salary range for this role is: $135,900-$198,000 USD The typical starting Target Variable range for this role is: $90,600-$132,000 USD The typical starting On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is: $226,500-$330,000 USD Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. - Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary - Health coverage for you and your family in many locations - Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles - Generous number of vacation days each year - Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service - Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love - Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster) Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. 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