Account Executive - Commercial id-8716

May 14, 2025

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About The Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. Fivetran is looking for a Commercial/Mid-Market Account Executive that enjoys SaaS sales, and can picture themselves working in a fast-paced startup environment. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, love working in a collaborative team, are ambitious and hard-working we want to hear from you!

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This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Denver, CO office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

Please note that the compensation listed below does not include commission (50/50 split) or RSU value.

Technologies You’ll Use

Salesforce, Outreach, Chorus, Clari.

What You’ll Do

Daily outbound prospecting to Target Account lists to create demand and generate consistent pipeline

Working closely with your Partner network to generate referrals, co-sell on opportunities, and expand Fivetran’s use across the partner portfolio

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

Becoming an expert in Fivetran’s technology, market, and value proposition

Executing campaigns to drive customer adoption and expand the usage of Fivetran within your customer accounts (in their first 6 months as a customer)

Forecasting and articulating your opportunities on a weekly basis using the MEDDPICC and Command of the Message methodology

Working closely with your team, peers, and cross-functional business stakeholders to provide valuable feedback and new ideas

Embracing and adapting to a fast-moving environment with large amounts of change

Skills We’re Looking For

Experience in a closing sales role required

Experience in Business Development - crucial for success as an AE at Fivetran

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

Bonus Skills

Familiarity with the modern data technology industry and key players

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the target position and level. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Denver Pay Range

$82,317.60—$102,897 USD

Perks And Benefits

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off

RSU stock grants*

Professional development and training opportunities

Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities

Monthly cell phone stipend

Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

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