Enterprise Account Executive (us - West)

Weaviate Weaviate · Data AI · United States · Sales & Business Development

Enterprise Account Executive at Weaviate, an AI startup focused on its AI-native vector database. The role involves managing the full sales cycle, developing territory strategy, solution selling by understanding prospect pain points and demonstrating Weaviate's competitive edge through its vector search and AI features, engaging with the community, and managing the sales pipeline. Requires 4+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience, preferably in infrastructure, databases, or AI/ML, with a proven track record in the US West Coast market. Technical fluency to discuss APIs, LLMs, vector embeddings, and cloud architecture is necessary, though not requiring a developer background. A 'builder' mentality and experience in fast-growing startups are valued.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage the end-to-end sales process - from initial outreach and lead qualification to complex contract negotiations and closing.
  2. Develop and execute a strategic plan to penetrate key industries (Finance, E-commerce, Healthcare, etc.) within the region.
  3. Conduct deep discovery to understand prospect pain points and demonstrate how Weaviate’s vector search and AI features provide a competitive edge.
  4. Work closely with our Developer Relations and Marketing teams to leverage our massive open-source community as a source of enterprise opportunities.
  5. Maintain accurate forecasts and CRM records (Salesforce/HubSpot) to ensure predictable revenue growth.

Skills

Required

  • B2B SaaS sales experience
  • US West Coast market expertise
  • Technical fluency (APIs, LLMs, vector embeddings, cloud architecture)
  • Communication skills
  • Sales methodologies (MEDDIC, SPIN, Challenger)

Nice to have

  • Experience in infrastructure, databases, or AI/ML
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ)
  • Ability to influence key stakeholders
  • Passionate about advancing career in enterprise sales
  • Deepening knowledge of products

What the JD emphasized

  • 4+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience
  • Proven track record of hitting and exceeding quotas within the US West Coast market
  • comfortably discuss APIs, LLMs, vector embeddings, and cloud architecture