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Enterprise Account Executive

Materialize · Hybrid · New York, NY

Base
$140K–$170K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
18d 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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What Materialize sells

Live data views that update every second

Companies keep their data scattered across many systems, so answers are often out of date by the time someone reads them. Materialize lets engineers use SQL, a common language for asking data questions, to pull that scattered information into live views that update every second. AI helpers and apps can then act on fresh, trusted information.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 18 days.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

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 Materialize's SQL-based live data platform to engineering leaders at large enterprises. You build inbound and outbound pipeline, run complex technical cycles to close, and expand named accounts.

Enterprise · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Engineering executives, software architects and development teamsIn their words: “Sell mission-critical enterprise software to technical buyers — engineering executives, software architects, and development teams”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$140K–$170K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

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

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
WHO WE ARE: Materialize is the live context layer for AI agents and applications. Materialize lets engineering teams use SQL to transform siloed operational data into up-to-the-second, trustworthy views into any element of their business — delivering fresh context to AI agents, interactive search pipelines, and enabling low-latency, event-driven architectures for microservices and core business processes. Materialize is trusted by Notion, Bilt Rewards, and Crane Worldwide Logistics to solve their most pressing operational data challenges while building a live data foundation for their AI transformation. Our team spans the US (NYC headquarters), Canada, and EMEA. INVESTORS: Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Role Overview As an Enterprise Account Executive at Materialize, you are the commercial engine of a customer-facing team, owning pipeline generation, full-cycle deals, and expansion across a named account territory. You'll join a team of Account Executives working directly with our Head of Sales to engage engineering-led organizations building on Materialize to power AI agents, data-intensive applications, and real-time operational workflows for customers like Notion, General Mills, Bilt Rewards, and Crane Worldwide Logisitcs. You own the deal from first call to close. In your first year, you'll build a pipeline of enterprise opportunities across inbound and outbound, close your first six-figure deals, and develop deep fluency in Materialize's technical differentiation and competitive positioning. This role is for someone who can hold a substantive conversation with Engineering leadership, thrives on complex technical sales cycles, and wants to own outcomes. This role is based in our NYC office near Astor Place, with a minimum of 3 days per week in person. Responsibilities - Generate new business pipeline through inbound fielding and outbound into named target accounts and high-intent prospects - Expand relationships in existing enterprise accounts, identifying and driving expansion opportunities across large organizations - Lead complex sales cycles end-to-end: scoping, demonstrating, negotiating, and closing six- and seven-figure deals - Sell mission-critical enterprise software to technical buyers — engineering executives, software architects, and development teams - Collaborate with Field Engineering on technical positioning, POVs, and deal strategy - Operate with MEDDPICC rigor and maintain strong Salesforce hygiene across your pipeline - Travel roughly 25–30% to build in-person relationships with prospects and customers and represent Materialize at key industry events What We're Looking For - 3+ years of enterprise software sales experience with a demonstrated track record of closing complex, six-figure deals to technical buyers; seven-figure deals a strong plus - Currently or recently selling at a database company: you understand the buyer, the competitive landscape, and what it takes to win in this category - You manage full-cycle enterprise sales: discovery, technical validation, negotiation, and close - A demonstrated outbound muscle: you've built pipeline from scratch - Comfortable engaging with C-suite and VP Engineering stakeholders, navigating complex procurement, and negotiating enterprise SaaS contracts - You've operated in lean, early-stage environments: you take initiative, move without a large support structure, and work directly with leadership - Proficient with Salesforce, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator - Experience at a fast-growing startup is a plus Location: NYC (hybrid, minimum 3 days/week at our Astor Place HQ) Base Salary: $140,000-170,000 USD/year plus additional variable bonus and equity in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The salary range provided in this job description should not be considered a guarantee or commitment. The actual compensation offered may vary based on individual qualifications objectively assessed during the application and interview process, including but not limited to the candidate’s: - Qualifications and relevant work experience - Educational background and credentials - Relevant skills and certifications - Geographic location - Market demands Materialize reserves the right to adjust the salary range based on the candidate's specific circumstances and the overall compensation package. We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to develop the exceptional product we are building. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity employer.
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