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Enterprise Account Executive, West

Elastic
Location
Colorado, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Sales - AMER West
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years closing complex Enterprise deals in a SaaS environment
  • Proven track record of overachieving sales targets in a consumption-based model
  • Expertise in discovery and qualification frameworks like MEDDPICC
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience in high-ACV contracts
  • Technical fluency in cloud economics and modern data architectures
  • Ability to deliver compelling executive-level presentations and demos
Nice to have
  • Experience in an open-source or developer-centric infrastructure company
  • Familiarity with observability or security analytics use cases
  • Genuine appreciation for open-source communities
What the job really is

The Enterprise Account Executive at Elastic will focus on driving revenue and expanding relationships within strategic Enterprise accounts. Responsibilities include building a sales pipeline, conducting deep discovery and qualification of leads, delivering tailored presentations and demos, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various internal teams to ensure customer success. The role requires a blend of sales execution, technical knowledge, and cross-functional teamwork.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay based on performance
  • Health coverage for employees and families
  • Flexible work locations and schedules
  • Generous vacation days
  • Company-matched financial donations and service
  • Up to 40 hours for volunteer projects
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the technology stack or tools used
  • Compensation structure includes a variable component
  • Salary range provided may vary based on multiple factors
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