High Velocity Account Executive - EMEA in London

MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used every day. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500, run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development.

The High Velocity Account Executive will be a critical driver of MariaDB's revenue growth by owning the full, rapid sales cycle across vertical markets. This is a high-impact, quota-carrying role responsible for a large volume of transactions and fast deal velocity, primarily focusing on new customer acquisition. You will thrive in a dynamic, metrics-driven environment, leveraging digital tools and a disciplined sales process to rapidly identify, qualify, and close new business.

• Lead new business acquisition, targeting new logo accounts and driving expansion business.
• Develop and execute outbound sales motions, to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Manage a large, active pipeline and rapidly drive opportunities from lead generation through contract execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for potential customers, articulating MariaDB's value proposition and positioning our solutions to meet their business needs.
• Report to the Director of EMEA High Velocity Sales and help drive revenue growth and new customer acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Generate and Nurture Pipeline: Proactively prospect, identify, and engage new logo accounts and key stakeholders in your territory to uncover revenue opportunities for MariaDB and expand our customer base.
• Drive Full Sales Cycle: Efficiently manage the entire sales cycle, from outbound cold-calling and qualifying leads to conducting virtual product demonstrations and negotiating/closing deals.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain precise and accurate sales forecasts and detailed records of all client interactions and pipeline status within SFDC and Clari (Forecasting Tools) to maximize efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, and sales leadership to refine outbound strategies, lead qualification processes, and ensure successful customer onboarding.
• Product Expertise: Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, competitors, and MariaDB's innovative database solutions to effectively position them against client needs.
• Achieve Targets: Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20% to various company and customer locations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a quota-carrying, closing sales role (e.g., Inside Sales, Account Executive, or similar) within a B2B SaaS environment. Database sales experience is a plus.
• Velocity Focus: Proven track record of success in a high-volume, high-velocity sales environment with short sales cycles, consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Hunting Skills: Experience being a dedicated sales hunter, focused on new logo acquisition and driving outbound sales motions to build a pipeline.
• Market Focus: Experience closing deals with SMB-Mid-market clients.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate value, handle objections, and sell effectively at a senior level.
• Language: Fluency in English and German (written and verbally) is required.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., SFDC) and sales engagement tools (e.g., Sales Navigator, Salesloft, Clari).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.

Location

Bucharest, Romania or London, England

What’s in It for You?

Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB. Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking, values empowerment, and is truly shaping the future of the software industry. You’ll be collaborating with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities. We provide a very competitive compensation package, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays), a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more. Salaries for candidates will vary based on local compensation structures.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your CV/Resume through our ATS Greenhouse on our MariaDB Careers site.

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