Enterprise Account Executive, Central US

Chicago, IL

About the role

Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is the company behind Astro, the industry-leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®. Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and powers data-driven applications. Trusted by more than 800 of the world's leading enterprises, Astronomer lets businesses do more with their data. To learn more, visit www.astronomer.io.

About this role 🚀

If you're looking to find a rapidly scaling company with the right product market fit, in the right market conditions, with an engaged and experienced executive team, and amazing humans to sell alongside, you're going to want to check us out!

🎯. We are actively seeking a motivated Enterprise Account Executive to join our sales team in the Northeastern US! This is a hunting role working with companies over 1000 employees. You will play a critical role in the success of the region driving revenue in new logo accounts and expanding our existing customer base.

👀 Location: We will consider candidates based in the Central US within a reasonable commute/travel distance to Chicago and the surrounding states

🏅 We offer a collaborative culture where wins are celebrated together and teammates share knowledge and support.

✈️ This role includes some travel to meet with customers and teammates.

 

What You Get to Do:

  • Drive growth together: Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to close while partnering closely with clients and teammates.

  • Prospect strategically: Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities through outbound and inbound channels.

  • Position solutions: Deliver compelling demonstrations and craft tailored proposals that align with customer goals.

  • Partner with teammates: Collaborate with marketing, sales engineering, and product to ensure a smooth handoff and long-term success.

  • Stay informed: Keep current on industry trends and competitive offerings to position Astro as the leading solution.

 

What You Bring to the Role:

  • 5+ years of sales experience, ideally in SaaS, data platforms, or cloud solutions selling to prospects/customers at an enterprise level

  • 2+ years of field experience with in-person customer engagement.

  • Proven success running complex enterprise sales cycles in data infrastructure, developer tooling, or adjacent technical domains selling to engineering, data, or platform teams.

  • A history of consistent success in meeting or exceeding new business quotas in high-growth environments.

  • Comfort with data orchestration, analytics, or related technologies is a plus.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders.

  • A proactive mindset with perseverance and accountability.

  • Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce) and sales enablement platforms.

     

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Experience selling to data teams, developers, or technical buyers.

  • Background in data orchestration or Airflow-related technologies.

  • Prior success in a startup or high-growth environment.

 

💰 The estimated OTE for this role ranges from $275,000 - $300,000 uncapped, along with a generous equity component. This range is merely an estimate, and the width of the range reflects willingness to consider candidates with broad prior seniority. Actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

At Astronomer, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Astronomer

Astronomer provides a data orchestration platform that focuses on Apache Airflow, enabling users to deploy and manage complex data workflows efficiently. The platform allows sales teams to streamline their data processes, facilitating better decision-making and improved operational efficiency. Astronomer simplifies the integration of various data sources, ensuring that teams can access and analyze information quickly. By automating repetitive tasks, the platform allows users to concentrate on critical analysis and strategic initiatives. This approach enhances productivity and supports data-driven decision-making within organizations.

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Job details

Salary

$275,000 - $300,000

Location

Chicago, IL

Company

NameAstronomer
IndustryAnalytics
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$376M

Last stage

Series D

Investors

Bain Capital Ventures
Insight Partners
Salesforce Ventures
MMeritech Capital Partners
VVenrock

Founders

RW

Ry Walker

Co-Founder

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GN

Greg Neiheisel

Co-Founder & Chief Architect

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Tim Brunk

Tim Brunk

Co-Founder

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Viraj Parekh

Viraj Parekh

Co-Founder

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.