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Account Partner - Veeva Ostro

Veeva · Remote · US

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Base
$80K–$300K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
5d 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 Veeva sells

Cloud lab software that tracks samples and test results

When a food or drink maker tests its products in a quality lab, it has to keep track of every sample and every result. The problem is, a regulated lab has to prove that every result is accurate, and the records have to hold up under inspection. Veeva sells a cloud LIMS, lab software that tracks samples and test results, so the lab can manage its quality work in modern cloud software.

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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
Open 5 days.
Company hiring
25 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.

Yellow lights

  • Pay range too wide to mean much. The top of the range is more than double the bottom. Ask where in that range this offer would really land.
  • Same role posted many times. The company has 8 or more open postings with this exact title. Could be a big build-out, could be a revolving door. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Green lights

None spotted.

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.

    Where in the range would someone with my background land, and why?

    A wide range means the top number may not be your number.

  2. 2.

    How many reps are you hiring for this, and how many from last year's class are still here?

    Hiring a lot can mean growth, or people leaving.

  3. 3.

    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.

  4. 4.

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

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  5. 5.

    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.

  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 Veeva Ostro's AI-powered digital engagement tools (Ostro Sites, Ostro Email) to pharma brand marketers and commercial leaders. Own the full cycle from outbound prospecting to close, plus expansion of existing accounts.

Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Pharmaceutical brand marketers and commercial leadersIn their words: “engage pharmaceutical brand marketers and senior commercial leaders”
Industry:
Pharmaceutical and life sciencesIn their words: “drive new business acquisition and revenue growth across pharmaceutical and life sciences companies”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$80K–$300K 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
Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.   At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.   As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.   Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities. The Role  The Veeva Ostro Sales team is looking for a results-driven Account Partner to drive new business acquisition and revenue growth across pharmaceutical and life sciences companies. You will own the sales process from prospecting and opportunity development through negotiation and close, selling Ostro’s AI-powered digital engagement solutions, including Ostro Sites for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, and Ostro Email.   This role is ideal for a consultative SaaS sales professional who can engage pharmaceutical brand marketers and senior commercial leaders, translate business challenges into compelling solutions, and build lasting customer partnerships. We are looking for someone who is humble, hungry, and smart: a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, a collaborative mindset, and the persistence to succeed in a fast-growing business. What You'll Do - Own a sales quota and consistently achieve or exceed revenue targets through new customer acquisition and expansion of existing accounts. - Proactively identify, prospect, qualify, and develop new opportunities through outbound outreach, networking, referrals, industry events, and strategic account planning. - Lead discovery, presentations, product demonstrations, business-case development, stakeholder alignment, negotiation, and deal closure. - Build trusted relationships with pharmaceutical brand marketers, digital and omnichannel marketing leaders, commercial executives, and other key decision-makers. - Understand customer objectives and demonstrate how Ostro’s AI-powered solutions can improve HCP and patient digital experiences, content discovery, and engagement. - Develop account strategies, identify champions and decision-makers, build consensus across stakeholders, and navigate procurement and customer approval processes. - Articulate Ostro’s value proposition, competitive advantages, and business impact; confidently address objections and competitive alternatives. - Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across brands, products, and customer organizations. - Partner with Solutions Engineering, Client Services, Implementation, and other internal teams to support successful launches, customer satisfaction, renewals, and long-term growth. - Keep pipeline forecasts, account plans, CRM activity, and opportunity records accurate and current. - Monitor pharmaceutical marketing trends, customer priorities, competitive developments, and emerging AI capabilities to inform sales strategies. Requirements - 7+ years of experience in SaaS, technology, digital marketing, media, data/analytics, or related solutions, with a demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales quotas and generating new business. - Experience independently identifying target accounts, initiating executive-level conversations, building qualified pipeline, and advancing opportunities from first contact through close. - Understanding of pharmaceutical commercial organizations, including brand marketing, digital and omnichannel engagement, and the needs of HCP and patient audiences. Ability to quickly learn the pharmaceutical business and its unique commercial environment. - Ability to uncover customer needs, understand business objectives, and translate complex technology into compelling value propositions, differentiated solutions, and measurable business outcomes. - Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, navigate complex organizations, engage multiple decision-makers, and develop customer champions. - Confidence addressing competitive alternatives, overcoming objections, navigating procurement processes, and negotiating and closing complex sales opportunities. - Understanding of digital marketing, web experiences, media, or marketing technology, with the ability to discuss how technology can improve customer engagement and business performance. - Highly motivated, organized, and disciplined, with a strong sense of ownership for sales results, pipeline health, forecasting accuracy, and CRM hygiene. - Curious, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-growing business where priorities, products, and market opportunities continue to evolve. - A team-oriented professional who shares knowledge, works effectively across functions, and contributes to collective success while maintaining individual accountability. - Able and willing to travel regularly for customer meetings, conferences, industry events, and relationship development, including occasional evening activities. Travel may exceed 50% during certain periods, if applicable to the territory and business needs. - Bachelor's degree required. Nice to Have - Direct experience with conversational AI or AI-powered life sciences products - Familiarity with the Veeva Commercial Cloud ecosystem Interviewing with Veeva We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect. - Follow the application process and submit your resume. - Within 3 days, you will receive a link to a personality assessment administered by a third party , unless you have already completed it with Veeva previously. - Once you complete the assessment, our team will review your full application package and follow up via email with our decision. - If moving to the interview stage, the process is as follows: - A conversation with the hiring manager - A practical case exercise - A final conversation with our group's Senior Leader. - Once all interviews are complete, the manager will be in touch with a final decision. Perks & Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance - Flexible PTO and company paid holidays - Retirement programs - 1% charitable giving program Compensation - Base pay: $80,000 - $300,000 - The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus. #LI-Remote #LI-MidSenior Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.   Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
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