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Full-Time

Enterprise Account Executive

US Eastern Region

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Redpanda Data

Redpanda Data

51-200 employees

Cost-effective streaming data platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$150kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Experience in Open Source software + Saas business models. Proficiency in Cloud and Infrastructure software is a minimum requirement
  • Significant enterprise sales and customer development experience in a pure acquisition/"hunter" sales role
  • Track record in closing enterprise and mid-market deals
  • Creation and execution of quarterly and annual business plans
  • Good executive presence, communication skills, and credibility
  • Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding assigned annual/quarterly goals and targets
Responsibilities
  • Engage new and existing users to demonstrate how they can be more successful with Redpanda product and services
  • Engage in significant outbound activity making use of the tools available (Clearbit, zoominfo, Sales navigator, etc.)
  • Proactively and efficiently manage resources with dedicated teams, virtual teams, and executive staff around sales opportunities to ensure successful outcomes
  • Manage complex enterprise sales campaigns with multiple prospect engagement points in Development, and IT Operations
  • Align the overall Redpanda solution to the customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements
  • Articulate and evangelize the vision and positioning of both the company and products, and secure strategic commercial commitments
  • Create a healthy pipeline of revenue and new logos for your target accounts
  • Accurately forecast business on a quarterly cadence
  • Effectively communicate with management, legal and deal desk to ensure proper execution of documents and correct process, and follow instructions or recommendations set by these teams and company management

Redpanda offers a data streaming platform that simplifies the use of Kafka APIs, making it easier for businesses to process real-time data. Clients can choose between a fully-managed cloud service or a self-hosted option, which helps reduce infrastructure costs significantly. The platform enhances performance by improving latencies and throughput while being environmentally friendly and verified for safety by Jepsen. Redpanda's goal is to provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to existing data streaming solutions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$168.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

86%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Redpanda's recent acquisition of Benthos and partnerships like the one with Ockam for zero-trust streaming data platforms highlight its commitment to innovation and security.
  • The introduction of Redpanda Serverless and the BYOC deployment option provide flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for businesses of all sizes.
  • Impressive growth metrics, including a 300% increase in revenue and 179% customer growth, indicate strong market adoption and financial health.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of data streaming platforms is intense, with established players like Apache Kafka posing significant challenges.
  • Rapid expansion and frequent updates may lead to potential stability and integration issues for clients.

What makes Redpanda Data unique

  • Redpanda offers a cost-effective alternative to Kafka with significantly reduced infrastructure costs and improved performance metrics.
  • The platform's compatibility with Kafka APIs ensures seamless integration with existing tools, making it easier for businesses to transition.
  • Redpanda's environmentally friendly approach and Jepsen verification for safety and security set it apart in the data streaming market.