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Enterprise Account Executive

Elastic
Location
Italy
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Sales - EMEA - South
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven track record in SaaS subscription sales in Enterprise accounts
  • Ability to craft tailored narratives linking technical capabilities to business outcomes
  • Comfortable discussing a broad range of technical topics including security and cloud cost optimization
  • A combination of high-level technical curiosity and value-based selling skills
  • Strong relationship-building skills with both technical and executive stakeholders
  • Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills
Nice to have
  • Prior experience at an open-source or developer-centric infrastructure company
  • Familiarity with observability or security analytics use cases
What the job really is

As an Enterprise Account Executive at Elastic, you will drive revenue growth by promoting the company's AI-powered search, observability, and security solutions within Enterprise accounts. Your role involves building relationships, solving complex data challenges, and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer engagement and outcomes. You will also be responsible for strategic planning, navigating sales cycles, and leveraging technical knowledge to position Elastic as the preferred platform.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay based on the work you do
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Flexible locations and schedules
  • Generous vacation days
  • Financial donation matching up to $2000
  • Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of required years of experience
  • Compensation structure includes a variable component, which may affect earnings stability
  • Role involves navigating complex sales cycles, which may require significant time and effort
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