Who We Are: Materialize is the context engine for AI agents and applications. It lets engineering teams use SQL to transform siloed operational data into up-to-the-second, trustworthy views into any element of their business. Use Materialize to deliver fresh context to AI agents, power data-intensive UIs, and create low-latency, event-driven architectures that drive microservices and core business processes. Materialize is trusted by General Mills, Bilt Rewards, and Crane Worldwide Logistics to solve their most pressing operational data challenges while building a live data foundation for their AI transformation. Our team spans the US (with a NYC headquarters), Canada, and EMEA. Investors: Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Role Overview As an Enterprise Account Executive at Materialize, you are the commercial engine of a customer-facing team, owning pipeline generation, full-cycle deals, and expansion across a named account territory. You'll join a team of Account Executives working directly with our Head of Sales to engage engineering-led organizations building on Materialize to power AI agents, data-intensive applications, and real-time operational workflows for customers like Notion, General Mills, Bilt Rewards, and Crane Worldwide Logisitcs. You own the deal from first call to close. In your first year, you'll build a pipeline of enterprise opportunities across inbound and outbound, close your first six-figure deals, and develop deep fluency in Materialize's technical differentiation and competitive positioning. This role is for someone who can hold a substantive conversation with Engineering leadership, thrives on complex technical sales cycles, and wants to own outcomes. This role is based in our NYC office near Astor Place, with a minimum of 3 days per week in person.
Responsibilities Generate new business pipeline through inbound fielding and outbound into named target accounts and high-intent prospects Expand relationships in existing enterprise accounts, identifying and driving expansion opportunities across large organizations Lead complex sales cycles end-to-end: scoping, demonstrating, negotiating, and closing six- and seven-figure deals Sell mission-critical enterprise software to technical buyers — engineering executives, software architects, and development teams Collaborate with Field Engineering on technical positioning, POVs, and deal strategy Operate with MEDDPICC rigor and maintain strong Salesforce hygiene across your pipeline Travel roughly 25–30% to build in-person relationships with prospects and customers and represent Materialize at key industry events
What We're Looking For 3+ years of enterprise software sales experience with a demonstrated track record of closing complex, six-figure deals to technical buyers; seven-figure deals a strong plus Currently or recently selling at a database company: you understand the buyer, the competitive landscape, and what it takes to win in this category You manage full-cycle enterprise sales: discovery, technical validation, negotiation, and close A demonstrated outbound muscle: you've built pipeline from scratch Comfortable engaging with C-suite and VP Engineering stakeholders, navigating complex procurement, and negotiating enterprise SaaS contracts You've operated in lean, early-stage environments: you take initiative, move without a large support structure, and work directly with leadership Proficient with Salesforce, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator Experience at a fast-growing startup is a plus Location: NYC (hybrid, minimum 3 days/week at our Astor Place HQ) Base Salary : $140,000-170,000 USD/year plus additional variable
bonus and equity in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other
benefits. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The salary range provided in this job description should not be considered a guarantee or commitment. The actual
compensation offered may vary based on individual
qualifications objectively assessed during the application and interview process, including but not limited to the candidate’s:
Qualifications and relevant work experience Educational background and credentials Relevant skills and certifications Geographic location Market demands Materialize reserves the right to adjust the salary range based on the candidate's specific circumstances and the overall
compensation package. We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to develop the exceptional product we are building. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity employer.
Salary
$140,000 - $170,000
Location
Remote
Experience
3+ years
Total raised
$108.0M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
Frank McSherry
Founder
Arjun Narayan
Founder
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.