MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build anywhere—on the edge, on premises, or across cloud providers.
The Inside Account Executive role focuses exclusively on formulating and executing a sales strategy within MongoDB’s most strategic accounts, closing net new workloads and expanding MongoDB’s footprint.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Chicago for our hybrid working model.
What you will be doing- Proactively identify, qualify and close a sales pipeline within MongoDB’s most Strategic Accounts
- Drive product adoption in LOPs/BUs you own in the account, upsells / cross sells by cultivating strategic relationships with executives and multi-level champions, aligning to their key initiatives and long term goals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Success, Professional Services, Marketing, Product, and the internal sales ecosystem to drive customer adoption and satisfaction
- Meet and exceed quarterly quotas on NWLs, NARR, and PS
- Invest in your self-development, focusing on the skills and attributes that will make you successful in your core role and set you up for future success
- Min. 1 year B2B sales experience in a quota carrying closing role, or Strategic Account-based selling experience
- Experience selling complex Saas and/or Cloud products/services
- A proven track record of overachievement through generating your own pipeline and hitting sales targets
- Energetic, upbeat, entrepreneurial, tenacious teammate. Possess a strong desire to be successful
- Ability to articulate the business value of complex enterprise technology both in verbal and written forms
- Passionate about growing your career in the largest and fastest growing market in software (database) through constant development of sales and tech skills
- Opportunity to work with and learn from MongoDB’s most talented and experienced Account Executives
- Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
- Clear and defined career path to EAE
- Uncapped commissions
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Req. ID: 3273518153
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
Skills Required
- Minimum 1 year B2B sales experience in a quota-carrying closing role or strategic account-based selling experience
- Experience selling complex SaaS and/or Cloud products or services
- Proven track record of overachievement through generating own pipeline and hitting sales targets
- Ability to articulate the business value of complex enterprise technology verbally and in writing
- Energetic, upbeat, entrepreneurial, tenacious teammate with strong desire to succeed (culture/soft-skill fit)
- Based in Chicago for hybrid working model
- Passion for growing a career in database/software market through ongoing sales and technical skill development
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MongoDB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is set at 20 weeks paid and gender‑neutral (generally after one year of service), alongside 90% reimbursement for fertility, adoption, or surrogacy costs up to $50,000. Backup child/elder care via Care.com and parenting support (e.g., Cleo) add depth to family coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are broad, with some plans listing $0 employee‑only premiums, HSA contributions, and a free One Medical membership. Mental health resources include Spring Health (with therapy visits), an EAP, and a trained Mental Health First Aid network.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include RSU equity grants and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, creating meaningful ownership opportunities. Multiple role descriptions and benefits pages emphasize equity as a core component of compensation.
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What We Do
The database market is big. How big? Well, according to IDC, it’ll reach $153 billion by 2027. And MongoDB is at the forefront of that innovation with thousands of customers across the globe. We empower developers and businesses to build and deploy the applications they want, wherever they want.
Why Work With Us
We are ambitious. We are passionate about creativity. And we believe the best paths are the ones we have yet to forge.
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