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Account Executive

CIQ
Location
Remote
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3–5+ years of B2B enterprise sales experience selling infrastructure/software into North American enterprise accounts
  • Consistent quota attainment (≥100%) across multiple years
  • Working knowledge of MEDDPICC, MEDDIC, Challenger, or an equivalent sales methodology
  • Hands-on experience with HubSpot or Salesforce for forecasting, pipeline management, and deal hygiene
  • Experience selling software, SaaS, infrastructure, or open-source-adjacent commercial offerings to IT/engineering buyers
Nice to have
  • Direct experience at enterprise infrastructure / open-source companies
  • Familiarity with Linux, HPC, AI infrastructure, or DevOps/cloud-native ecosystems
  • Existing network among West Coast enterprise IT, HPC, or AI infrastructure buyers
What the job really is

The Account Executive - West is responsible for driving new business and expanding CIQ's presence within a designated territory on the West Coast. This role involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires regular travel for in-person meetings with clients and participation in industry events.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Employee stock options
  • Remote work; no travel required for most positions
Things to weigh
  • Must be located on the West Coast, California preferred
  • Remote role with regular in-person meetings and customer travel required
  • Standard CIQ tooling includes HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zoom, Slack
Job score2.8/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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