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Enterprise Account Executive

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Gremlin

Gremlin

51-200 employees

Improves software reliability through chaos engineering

Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • 5+ Years of experience in an Enterprise Field Role (or mix of mid-market and enterprise)
  • Recent experience working for an emerging tech company, including experience selling to mid-sized and large companies, with deal sizes ranging from $100k+ to $1m+.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability represent the company and its products independently
  • Collaborative team player who works well with the internal team and prioritizes both customer and company needs
  • Proven experience in landing and expanding enterprise accounts
  • Demonstrated history of consistent goal achievement in a highly competitive environment, ideally being a top 10% performer
Responsibilities
  • Identify and prospect large-sized enterprises while maintaining an efficient sales process.
  • Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms by emphasizing the value and return on investment (ROI) that Gremlin's products and services offer.
  • Manage existing customer expectations while also expanding the company's reach and depth
  • Self-directly navigate deals from prospecting to closure, while fostering strong relationships and gaining customer validation
  • Identify a robust set of business drivers behind all opportunities
  • Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency in reporting
  • Maintain, build and manage specific relationship maps including existing relationships and aspirational contacts
  • Have a thorough understanding of customer's business

Gremlin assists companies, particularly in financial services, in enhancing the reliability and resilience of their software systems through chaos engineering. This method involves simulating failures to identify weaknesses and improve system performance. Gremlin operates on a subscription model, providing a platform for continuous testing and validation, and has also launched a certification program to educate professionals in chaos engineering. The company's goal is to help organizations build more reliable software, improving system resilience and customer satisfaction.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$28.1M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

-20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gremlin's deep integration with AWS and the launch of features like 'Detected Risks' can significantly enhance the reliability of client systems, making it a valuable tool for enterprises.
  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Josh Leslie as CEO and Natalie Conklin as Head of Engineering indicates strong leadership and potential for strategic growth.
  • The company's proactive approach to reliability through continuous testing and validation helps clients meet high availability and performance standards, reducing the risk of customer-facing issues.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on chaos engineering may limit market size and scalability compared to broader software testing solutions.
  • Integrating new leadership and aligning them with the company's vision could pose challenges and potential disruptions.

What makes Gremlin unique

  • Gremlin's focus on chaos engineering and reliability management specifically for financial services sets it apart from general software testing companies.
  • The integration with AWS and observability platforms like DataDog enhances its capability to provide comprehensive reliability insights, unlike competitors who may lack such integrations.
  • The Enterprise Chaos Engineering Certification (GECEC) program not only adds value to their service but also builds a community of certified experts, creating a unique ecosystem around their platform.