Astronomer

Enterprise Account Executive, Central US

Astronomer$275K — $300K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience in SaaS, data platforms, or cloud solutions at the enterprise level
  • 2+ years of field experience with in-person customer engagement
  • Proven success in managing complex enterprise sales cycles targeting engineering and data teams
  • A consistent track record of exceeding new business quotas
  • Familiarity with data orchestration and analytics technologies is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills for building relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Proactive and accountable mindset with a focus on results

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals
  • Identify and pursue opportunities through both outbound and inbound channels
  • Deliver engaging demonstrations and customized proposals for clients
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales engineering for seamless client transitions
  • Stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings

Benefits

  • Collaborative work culture that celebrates team wins
  • Supportive environment with knowledge sharing among teammates
  • Opportunity for travel to meet customers and colleagues
Full Job Description

About this role

If you're looking to find a rapidly scaling company with the right product market fit, in the right market conditions, with an engaged and experienced executive team, and amazing humans to sell alongside, you're going to want to check us out!

. We are actively seeking a motivated Enterprise Account Executive to join our sales team in the Northeastern US! This is a hunting role working with companies over 1000 employees. You will play a critical role in the success of the region driving revenue in new logo accounts and expanding our existing customer base.

Location: We will consider candidates based in the Central US within a reasonable commute/travel distance to Chicago and the surrounding states

We offer a collaborative culture where wins are celebrated together and teammates share knowledge and support.

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 selling to prospects/customers at an enterprise level
  • 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 OTE for this role ranges from $275,000 - $300,000 uncapped, along with a generous 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.

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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Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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