Account Executive, Strategic Accounts
AirtableFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Common questions about this position
The role requires 5+ years of progressive software sales experience to companies, with a track record of success in closing business in large complex enterprise accounts.
Key skills include excellent negotiation, analytical, financial, and organizational capabilities, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work at both tactical and strategic levels.
Yes, the role requires occasional in-person travel for client visits, presentations, and other purposes.
The environment is evolving and entrepreneurial, requiring a can-do, self-starter mentality in a highly collaborative atmosphere, with experience in high growth early-stage companies preferred.
Strong candidates have a track record of success in enterprise software sales, experience with data analytics, business intelligence, or database platforms, and full-cycle sales expertise including prospecting, negotiation, and closing.
Data analytics and SQL engine distribution
Starburst specializes in data analytics by providing a distribution and support for the Trino SQL engine, which is designed for efficient and scalable analytics on data lakes and various data sources. Their products, Starburst Galaxy and Starburst Enterprise, allow clients to access and analyze data quickly, whether in the cloud or on-premises. Starburst connects seamlessly with popular data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Looker, making it easier for users to integrate and access their data. What sets Starburst apart from competitors is its enhancement of the open-source Trino engine with additional connectors, security features, and dedicated enterprise support. The company's goal is to help organizations achieve faster data insights and better decision-making through improved analytics capabilities.