Astronomer

Strategic Account Executive

Astronomer$300K — $350K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of sales experience, ideally in SaaS, data platforms, or cloud solutions.
  • 5+ years of field experience with in-person customer engagement.
  • Track record of meeting/exceeding new business quotas in high-growth environments.
  • Familiarity with data orchestration, analytics, or related technologies preferred.
  • Strong communication skills for building trust with senior stakeholders.
  • Proactive and accountable mindset.
  • Proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sales cycle from prospecting to closing for strategic accounts.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities through outbound and inbound channels.
  • Deliver compelling product demonstrations and tailored proposals.
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales engineering, and product for seamless client onboarding.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and competitive offerings.
  • Work with Fortune 500 and Global 2000 organizations to modernize data strategies.
  • Partner with industry leaders like IBM, Snowflake, and AWS.

Benefits

  • Equity component in compensation package.
  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Collaborative team culture celebrating shared wins.
  • Opportunity to work with leading enterprises in data solutions.
Full Job Description


About this role:

We are looking for a motivated Strategic 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 closing within a portfolio of high-value strategic accounts. 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 across strategic accounts.
  • Prospect strategically: Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities through outbound and inbound channels within defined strategic segments.
  • Position solutions: Deliver compelling demonstrations and craft tailored proposals that align with customer goals and long-term data strategy.
  • 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.
  • Work with F500 and Global 2000 organizations: Modernize their data strategy.
  • Partner with world-class organizations: Work with partners like IBM, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Microsoft, and Google.


What you bring to the role:
  • 8+ years of sales experience, ideally in SaaS, data platforms, or cloud solutions.
  • 5+ years of field experience with in-person customer engagement.
  • 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 $300,000 - $350,000, 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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