VAST Data is looking to hire a Sales Executive for our Analytics & AI team!
This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.
"VAST's data management vision is the future of the market." - Forbes
VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.
Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced sales executive with a minimum of 10 years sales experience, particularly within the data analytics industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales of VAST Data's groundbreaking data platform product. This role requires exceptional evangelism skills, deep understanding of the database industry landscape, and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve sales targets and expand VAST Data's customer base.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, and relationship building.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders within target accounts.
- Conduct in-depth product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the value proposition of VAST Data's innovative data platform.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, product management, and customer success to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies and alignment with company objectives.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to effectively position VAST Data's solutions in the market.
- Negotiate contracts and close deals while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and activity reports to management.
- Serve as a brand ambassador for VAST Data, representing the company with professionalism and integrity at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.
- Continuously strive for personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of enterprise B2B sales experience with a strong track record selling analytics, database, AI, or infrastructure platforms.
- Strong technical understanding of modern data and AI architectures, including distributed databases, data lakes/lakehouses, AI/ML pipelines, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance storage.
- Familiarity with modern analytics and AI ecosystems such as Snowflake, Databricks, Confluent, ClickHouse, Elastic, MongoDB, Redis, Spark, Iceberg, or similar technologies.
- Ability to engage credibly with CIOs, CTOs, Chief Data Officers, platform architects, and data engineering teams on both business and technical value.
- Proven success navigating complex enterprise sales cycles with multiple technical and executive stakeholders.
- Strong consultative selling, evangelism, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience with AI, analytics modernization, or large-scale data transformation initiatives preferred.
- Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Proficiency with Salesforce and modern sales productivity tools.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive sales experience
- Proven track record of success in B2B sales, preferably within the database industry
- Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in CRM software
- Strong understanding of database technologies and data management principles
VAST Data Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VAST Data and has not been reviewed or approved by VAST Data.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision and life insurance are included, with several elements identified as employer-provided. Coverage aligns with what is commonly offered by high‑growth tech companies.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous or unlimited PTO alongside paid sick days and paid holidays, coupled with remote or work‑from‑home flexibility. This breadth supports taking time away when needed.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Company equity is a standard part of offers with a typical four‑year vest, and professional development support is available. Equity is positioned as a meaningful component of total compensation at a growth‑stage company.
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What We Do
Meet the data platform company for the AI era. Accelerating time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, the VAST Data Platform delivers scalable performance, radically simple data management and enhanced productivity for the AI-powered world. Launched in 2019, VAST is the fastest-selling data infrastructure startup in history.
