Astronomer

Enterprise Account Executive

Astronomer$260K — $300K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in SaaS or data platforms.
  • 2+ years of field experience with direct customer engagement.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding new business quotas.
  • Familiarity with data orchestration and analytics technologies is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proactive, accountable, and determined work ethic.
  • Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the entire sales cycle from prospecting through to closing.
  • Identify, qualify, and pursue new sales opportunities.
  • Deliver engaging product demonstrations and customized proposals.
  • Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams for seamless project execution.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and competitive landscape.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leading dataOps platform.
  • Collaborative team culture that celebrates successes.
  • Travel opportunities to meet with customers and colleagues.
  • Access to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Full Job Description
About this Role:

We are looking for a motivated Enterprise Account Executive to join our growing sales team. This is a hunting role where you will open new doors, create opportunities, and lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to close. At the same time, you will be part of a collaborative culture where wins are celebrated together and teammates share knowledge and support. You will play a critical role in expanding our customer base and helping shape the future of data.

This role includes some travel to meet with customers and teammates.

What you get to do:
  • Drive growth together: Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to close while partnering closely with clients and teammates.
  • Prospect strategically: Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities through outbound and inbound channels.
  • Position solutions: Deliver compelling demonstrations and craft tailored proposals that align with customer goals.
  • Partner with teammates: Collaborate with marketing, sales engineering, and product to ensure a smooth handoff and long-term success.
  • Stay informed: Keep current on industry trends and competitive offerings to position Astro as the leading solution.


What you bring to the role:
  • 5+ years of sales experience, ideally in SaaS, data platforms, or cloud solutions.
  • 2+ years of field experience with in-person customer engagement.
  • Proven success running complex enterprise sales cycles in data infrastructure, developer tooling, or adjacent technical domains selling to engineering, data, or platform teams.
  • A history of consistent success in meeting or exceeding new business quotas in high-growth environments.
  • Comfort with data orchestration, analytics, or related technologies is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders.
  • A proactive mindset with perseverance and accountability.
  • Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce) and sales enablement platforms.
Bonus points if you have:
  • Experience selling to data teams, developers, or technical buyers.
  • Background in data orchestration or Airflow-related technologies.
  • Prior success in a startup or high-growth environment.


The estimated total compensation for this role ranges from $260,000 - $300,000, along with an equity component. This range is merely an estimate, and the width of the range reflects willingness to consider candidates with broad prior seniority. Actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

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About Astronomer

Astronomer is a software company that provides a platform for data engineering, integration, and management. The company was founded in 2015 by Ry Walker and Tim Brunk, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Astronomer's platform allows businesses to collect, process, and analyze data from various sources, including cloud applications, databases, and APIs. The company's customers include Fortune 500 companies and startups in industries such as healthcare, finance, and e-commerce. Astronomer has raised over $23 million in funding from investors such as 8VC, Aspect Ventures, and Sierra Ventures.
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50 employees
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Founded
2014

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