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Enterprise AE at Fivetran - $356K OTE Data Sales in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Fivetran
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-08-25 14:27:06

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior enterprise sales role at a high-profile, well-funded data infrastructure company (valued at $5.6B+), now merging with dbt Labs. For the right candidate, it's a compelling career opportunity.

Compensation: The OTE range of $274K–$356K USD is above market for Enterprise AEs at most SaaS companies, where typical OTE sits between $200K–$280K at this level. The 50/50 base-to-commission split is standard and balanced. RSU grants add meaningful upside given the company's valuation.

Skills developed:

  • Complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles — highly transferable to any SaaS company
  • Deep expertise in the modern data stack (ETL, data warehousing, analytics engineering) — one of the hottest verticals in tech
  • C-suite relationship management and value-based selling
  • Partner/alliance ecosystem selling (a differentiating skill)

Green flags: Strong brand name, merger with dbt Labs adds strategic depth, uncapped commission, generous benefits including full medical coverage, and professional development support. The Revenue Bootcamp signals structured onboarding investment.

Watch-outs: The Fivetran/dbt Labs integration is ongoing — expect some organizational change and potential role evolution. The "extremely fast-paced, ever-changing" culture signals high performance expectations. The Midwest territory (IL, WI, OH, MI) may be more competitive/mature than emerging markets.

Overall, this role is an excellent career accelerator for a senior AE who wants to build enterprise data expertise at scale.

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 Us

Fivetran and dbt Labs are bringing together two industry-leading companies with a shared mission: helping organizations unlock the full value of their data. Together, we're delivering the data infrastructure layer that helps organizations move, transform, and trust their data — from the moment data moves, through every transformation, to the context teams and AI systems rely on. Fivetran helps organizations automate data movement across the systems, clouds, engines, and tools they rely on. dbt Labs pioneered analytics engineering, helping teams transform data into reliable, governed insights. Together, we support thousands of organizations as they build a trusted foundation for analytics, AI, and better business decisions.

As we bring our teams and technology together, we're building on the strengths of both companies while continuing to deliver the products and experiences our customers know and trust. It's an exciting time to join us: we're creating a company with the scale, talent, and technology to help more organizations put their data to work with greater speed, confidence, and impact. During this transition period, you may see references to both Fivetran and dbt Labs throughout our recruiting process as we integrate our teams, systems, and career sites.

About the Role

The Enterprise Account Executive will drive towards aggressive new customer and partner revenue goals, while growing our footprint in the Enterprise market.

This is a full-time, remote position and must be based out of IL, WI, OH, or MI in the United States. Please note that the compensation listed below does not include commission (uncapped 50/50 split) or RSU value.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, customer success, alliances, operations, and analytics to drive pipeline generation and exceed revenue goals.
  • Accelerate the growth & adoption of Fivetran in the Enterprise Market through value-driven sales cycles.
  • Lead in-depth discovery and demonstrate a deep interest in our Enterprise customers' data challenges, identify required capabilities and positive business outcomes to drive towards valuable long-term customer engagements.
  • Speak comfortably about Fivetran's vision to a broad range of audiences from C-level executives to individual contributors.
  • Seek out and land deals with new Enterprise target accounts, then look to grow their footprint with Fivetran through new use cases, cross-sells, and expansion.
  • Build strategic relationships with partners in order to identify new opportunities and accelerate deal cycles.
  • Forecast accurately and provide clear visibility on sales and revenue performance by actively managing and progressing opportunities.

Skills We're Looking For

  • 8+ years of large enterprise software sales experience and well-developed pattern recognition for navigating complex organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to hold multiple stakeholders accountable throughout a complex value-driven sales cycle.
  • In-depth familiarity with the modern data technology industry and key players.
  • Familiarity with a solution-based approach to selling; experience managing a complex sales process; excellent presentation and listening skills, organization, and contact management capabilities.
  • Ability to thrive in an extremely fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
  • Ability to keep up with a highly motivated team in a market that is growing extremely fast.
  • Extremely organized and able to juggle many priorities at once without letting things drop.
  • Strategic thinker who can see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way.
  • Resilient and creative problem solver, able to proactively seek out solutions.
  • Enthusiastic with a passion for the work and a can-do attitude.
  • Previous experience with data integration, database, ETL, or business intelligence technologies is a plus, but not required.

Please note that the base + uncapped commission compensation listed below does not include RSU value. This position qualifies for Fivetran's incentive plan, and it's common for employees in this role to achieve the total on-target earnings.

As part of our commitment to setting new hires up for success, all new sales team members attend a one-week, in-person Revenue Bootcamp during their second week at Fivetran. This bootcamp, held at one of our designated company locations, requires travel and is a mandatory part of the onboarding process.

The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, and market demands.

Pay Range (Base): $137,048 — $178,107.75 USD

OTE (On-Target Earnings): $274,096 — $356,215.50 USD

Perks and Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
  • Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays (including a year-end Global Week of Rest), 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.

*May vary by country and worker type — please reach out to your recruiter for more information.

Click here to learn more about Fivetran's Benefits by Region.


We're honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we're proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream. Read about us in Forbes.

Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people, and our communities.

To learn more about Fivetran's culture and what it's like to be part of the team, click here and enjoy our video.

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We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role truly remote or do I need to go into an office?
The role is fully remote, but you must be physically based in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, or Michigan. There is also a mandatory one-week in-person Revenue Bootcamp during your second week at Fivetran, which requires travel to a company location.
What is the total compensation for this Enterprise Account Executive role?
The base salary ranges from $137,048 to $178,108 USD annually. With the uncapped 50/50 commission split, on-target earnings (OTE) range from $274,096 to $356,215 USD. RSU stock grants are additional and not included in these figures.
Do I need experience in data or ETL technologies to apply?
Experience with data integration, ETL, databases, or business intelligence technologies is listed as a plus but is not required. The primary requirements are 8+ years of enterprise software sales experience and familiarity with the modern data technology landscape.
What states are eligible for this remote position?
Candidates must be based in one of four US states: Illinois (IL), Wisconsin (WI), Ohio (OH), or Michigan (MI). Applications from other states will not be considered for this specific role.
What does the onboarding process look like for new sales hires?
All new sales team members attend a mandatory one-week, in-person Revenue Bootcamp held during their second week at Fivetran at one of the company's designated locations, requiring travel arrangements.
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