Enterprise Account Executive (Germany)

Starburst · Germany

Base: Not disclosed
OTE: Not disclosed
Quota attainment: Not disclosed
Posted: 16d 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 job

What you'd do

Find and win new customers at very big companies in Germany, selling software that lets them use all their data wherever it is kept. You'll find many of your own prospects, with help from partner firms.

What you'd sell

Software to query company data without copying it all

When a company wants to analyze data spread across many systems, it usually copies all of it into one central place first. The problem is, copying everything is expensive, slow to set up, and can tie you to one vendor. Starburst lets teams query data where it already lives, with access rules built in, so they get answers without the big copy project.

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Who you'd sell to

Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”

Where deals come from

Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

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.
Time on market: Open 16 days.
Company hiring: 6 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?
Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.
5.
What are the base and the OTE for this role?
No point investing hours before you know the number.
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.
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.
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.
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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Full posting

About Starburst Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai. About the role The Enterprise Account Executive at Starburst is a quota carrying, enterprise software sales position responsible for meeting and exceeding goals through generating and closing new opportunities while increasing awareness of Starburst in the marketplace. We are looking for motivated, focused, and coachable sales professionals with experience across the full spectrum of the software sales cycle – prospecting, defining, and articulating value proposition, pilot process management, business case development, negotiation, and closing. As an Enterprise Account Executive at Starburst you will: - Drive new business opportunities for selling Starburst software and services engagements within assigned territory - Develop and implement a sales strategy against assigned territory and/or targeted list of customers - Develop a deep understanding of, and effectively articulate, the Starburst offering and value proposition in the market - Constantly focused on pipeline generation within the territory to ensure long term success - Interact with and leverage the Channel and Alliance partner community to find new opportunities and drive existing deals to close - Manage opportunities through the sales cycle from initial inquiry to forecasted pipeline to deal design and close - Meet quarterly and annual revenue objectives for your territory - Provide continuous updates on all active accounts and report on sales, activities, status, and progress on a regular basis (via CRM, webex or in-person) - Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and reference-ability - Travel for client visits and presentations on a regular basis Some of the things we look for: - 5+ years of progressive SaaS software sales experience to companies - Track record of success in closing business in large complex enterprise accounts - Excellent negotiation, analytical, financial, and organizational capabilities. Able to thrive in an evolving, entrepreneurial structure and environment - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work at both a tactical and strategic level - Must possess a can-do, self-starter mentality in a highly collaborative atmosphere - Have experience working in high growth early-stage companies - Data analytics software experience - Business intelligence software experience - Database/data warehousing platforms experience Where could this role be based? - Germany Build your career at Starburst All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry – and the future. Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more. We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically. Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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