Elasticsearch

Mid Market Account Executive - Bay Area

Elasticsearch$94K — $149K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of proven SaaS subscription sales experience, especially in cross-selling.
  • Deep understanding of solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, and APM.
  • Proficient in building relationships with developers and executives alike.
  • Strong sales forecasting abilities, preferably with SFDC experience.
  • Passionate about the Open Source model and its impact on the community.
  • Experience selling to Enterprise accounts is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Drive adoption of Elastic's AI-powered solutions within existing and new mid-market accounts.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them leverage Elastic's search analytics capabilities.
  • Identify new use cases to demonstrate the advantages of Elastic's solutions.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to enhance the customer experience.
  • Proactively seek new business opportunities and effectively manage complex sales cycles.
  • Create and execute a comprehensive business plan to fuel growth in your territory.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on job performance rather than previous salary.
  • Health coverage options for employees and their families.
  • Flexible work locations and schedules to enhance work-life balance.
  • Generous vacation days offered each year.
  • Financial contribution matching program for donations and service.
  • Annual paid time off for volunteer work.
  • 16 weeks of minimum parental leave support.
Full Job Description
What is The Role

Elastic, the Search AI company, is seeking a dynamic Field Sales Account Executive Mid Market. As an integral part of our growth strategy, you will play a key role in expanding our presence within mid market customer accounts. This is an opportunity for those who are passionate about empowering companies through cutting-edge search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Drive the adoption of Elastic's AI-powered solutions by deepening our engagement with existing accounts and engaging with new groups within these customers.
  • Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.
  • Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic's solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.
  • Collaborate closely with various Elastic business functions to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
  • Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, successfully navigating complex sales cycles.
  • Develop a comprehensive business plan leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.

What You Bring

  • A proven track record in SaaS subscription sales, particularly with cross sell motions within accounts, evidenced by quota overachievement and strong customer references.
  • In-depth understanding and, ideally, experience in selling solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM.
  • Adept at building relationships and establishing credibility with both developers and executives.
  • Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.
  • Enthusiasm for the Open Source model and a deep appreciation for the community relying on our solutions.
  • Prior experience selling into the Enterprise accounts included in this territory.

Bonus Points

  • Experience in selling within an Open Source model.

#LI-AM2

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component, that together comprise the On-Target Earnings (OTE). On-Target Earnings (OTE) are based on a 50/50 pay mix (base salary / target variable).

The typical starting OTE range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest OTE we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.

An employee's position within the OTE range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:

$94,400-$149,400 USD

The typical starting Target Variable range for this role is:

$94,400-$149,300 USD

The typical starting On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is:

$188,800-$298,700 USD

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn't matter if you're just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
  • Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
  • Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
  • Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that.

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