Braun Board

Enterprise Account Executive

Redis · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
8mo 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?”

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

What Redis sells

Fast data that keeps apps from lagging

Apps people use every minute, like flight status or card payments, can lag when they have to dig through slow data. Redis is a fast data tool that keeps the information an app needs close at hand, so it answers in a blink. Companies can then run live checks, like spotting fraud, without making people wait.

In plain English, from their own job posts. Something wrong? Tell us

More AI & data companies →

The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

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 251 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
8 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Worth asking about

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green flags

None spotted.

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.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    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.

  3. 3.

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

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    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.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

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

  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.

Josh's top five questions for any sales interview →

Going for your first AE role? Get the free interview kit → 24 questions, what good and bad answers sound like, and an offer comparison sheet.

Got an offer from Redis? Not sure about it?Ask me. I read every message myself. · JoshAsk Josh
+ Add offer details (optional)

Goes straight to my inbox. I never share it with employers or recruiters.

The role

Sell Redis Enterprise real-time data platform to enterprise retail, finance (BFSI), and telco accounts. You'll prospect for new business in your territory, build pipeline, and also up-sell and cross-sell.

Enterprise · Mixed · Outbound

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?”
Industry:
Retail, financial services and telecomIn their words: “Domain expertise in the retail or finance (BFSI) or telco sectors”
Company size:
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
Who we are We're Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers. We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in? Why would you love this job? As a Account Executive, you will be selling Redis Enterprise, voted the world’s most loved database for the fifth year running, the real-time data platform of choice for every organisation that needs blazingly fast speed and response times for their most critical applications. From powering real-time inventory management systems to real-time fraud detection and real-time claims processing, Redis Enterprise enables organisations to transform their data layer to deliver unmatched customer journeys. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and yearns to join a hyper-growth company where you can make a real difference. Your portfolio will include leading brands in your territory ready to execute on an enterprise-grade Redis deployment. It's hard work but incredibly rewarding and a lot of fun! We also recognise that you do have a life and at Redis, we go to great lengths to ensure the wellbeing of all our employees is at the heart of everything we do. If you are a new business hunter with a passion for scaling a business and owning your territory, then we would like to hear from you. What you’ll do: - Formulate and execute a sales strategy plan to drive revenue growth for your territory - Identify, qualify and develop sales pipeline collaborating with internal teams. - Close business to exceed monthly, quarterly and annual quota objectives. - Build strong and effective relationships with your customers and partners, delivering the value they come to expect from you and from Redis. - Work independently and with the whole team, up-selling and cross-selling. What will you need to have?  - 5+ years of experience selling SaaS software technology to enterprise clients - A consultative and value-based approach to selling open source software for cloud, on premise and hybrid deployments - Domain expertise in the retail or finance (BFSI) or telco sectors - A deep understanding of the sales cycle, from lead generation, lead development, opportunity management, to closing - Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present the business value of complex solutions in a simple and straightforward way - Proven track record of consistently achieving targets and objectives - Experience in working with channels / partners Extra bonus if you have:  - Knowledge of other NoSQL databases, graph, or search data platforms would be a plus We give back to our employees: Our culture is what makes Redis a fun and rewarding place to work. To support you at work and beyond, we offer all our  team members fantastic benefits and perks: - Competitive salaries and equity grants - Flexible working options - Frequent team celebrations and recreation events - Home internet reimbursement - Learning and development opportunities - Ability to influence a high-performance company on its way to IPO        As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Redis is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Redis is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected. Redis is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to recruiting@redis.com. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law. Any offer of employment at Redis is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable laws. Redis reserves the right to retain data longer than stated in the privacy policy https://redis.com/legal/privacy-policy/ in order to evaluate candidates.
Apply →