Account Executive, Commercial

Fivetran Fivetran · Data AI · Denver, CO · Sales Department

Fivetran is seeking a Commercial/Mid-Market Account Executive to drive SaaS sales in a fast-paced startup environment. The role involves daily outbound prospecting, working with partners, conducting sales cycles, demonstrating product value, driving customer adoption, forecasting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires 2-3 years of closing sales experience, business development skills, and a track record of exceeding revenue targets.

What you'd actually do

  1. Daily outbound prospecting to Target Account lists to create demand and generate consistent pipeline
  2. Working closely with your Partner network to generate referrals, co-sell on opportunities, and expand Fivetran’s use across the partner portfolio
  3. Executing every sales cycle with precision. You will be responsible for conducting detailed discovery, lead product demonstrations, coordinate executive alignment, and drive positive business outcomes for your customers to drive long term customer value
  4. Becoming an expert in Fivetran’s technology, market, and value proposition
  5. Executing campaigns to drive customer adoption and expand the usage of Fivetran within your customer accounts (in their first 6 months as a customer)

Skills

Required

  • 2 - 3 years experience in a closing sales role
  • Experience in Business Development
  • Consistent track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to hold multiple stakeholders accountable throughout a sales cycle
  • A customer-centric approach and is passionate about how customers can gain value and insight from data
  • Ability to convey technical principles in a very consultative and conversational way
  • A willingness and ability to travel as necessary

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with the modern data technology industry and key players

What the JD emphasized

  • 2 - 3 years experience in a closing sales role required
  • Experience in Business Development - crucial for success as an AE at Fivetran