Astronomer

Enterprise Account Executive, Financial Services

Astronomer • $260K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years sales experience in SaaS or data platforms, especially in Financial Services.
  • 2+ years of field experience with direct customer interactions.
  • Proven record of managing complex enterprise sales cycles targeting technical teams.
  • History of meeting or exceeding new business targets in rapid growth settings.
  • Familiarity with data-related technologies and cloud solutions is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills to establish trust with senior stakeholders.
  • Comfortable using CRM tools like Salesforce.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
  • Strategically identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Deliver tailored demonstrations and proposals based on customer needs.
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales engineering, and product teams for client success.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and competitive landscape.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 office days in Boston or NYC.
  • Opportunity for travel to meet customers and colleagues.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Potential equity component as part of total compensation.
Full Job Description
We are actively seeking a motivated Enterprise Account Executive to join our growing Financial Services 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 targeting accounts over 1000 employees in the Northeastern US. Experience selling into large Financial Services organizations is strongly preferred. You will also play a critical role in expanding our existing customer base and will help shape the future of data.

Location: This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in office (Boston or NYC)

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 in the FiServ space.
  • 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 and a comprehensive benefits package. 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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