Opportunity

Enterprise AE at Fivetran - $378K OTE Data Sales in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Fivetran
Source weworkremotely
Posted 2026-10-27 07:30:57

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior enterprise sales role at a well-funded, late-stage data infrastructure company (valued at $5.6B+) undergoing a significant merger with dbt Labs. That context matters: it signals both strong upside potential and a period of organizational change that could affect territory, quotas, and team structure.

Compensation is highly competitive. The OTE range of $302K–$378K USD (50/50 split) places this well above median enterprise AE compensation in the US, with RSUs providing additional upside. The uncapped commission structure is a notable green flag for top performers.

Skills developed in this role are in strong market demand:

  • Complex enterprise sales in the modern data stack (ELT, analytics engineering, cloud data warehouses)
  • Executive-level stakeholder management and C-suite selling
  • Partner ecosystem and channel strategy
  • Sales forecasting and pipeline discipline at scale

Green flags: 100% employer-paid medical, RSU grants, professional development budget, and inclusive parental leave signal a mature, employee-friendly benefits program. The mandatory Revenue Bootcamp shows investment in new hire success.

Watch for: The Fivetran/dbt Labs merger is ongoing — territory realignment, quota resets, and cultural integration risk are real during M&A transitions. Candidates should ask pointed questions about pipeline ownership and quota ramping terms during interviews.

Headquarters: Remote, Texas, United States, AMER

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 Texas 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.
  • Familiar with a solution-based approach to selling; experience managing a complex sales process and possessing excellent presentation and listening skills, organization, and contact management capabilities.
  • Thrives in an extremely fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
  • Able to keep up with a highly motivated team in a market that is growing extremely fast.
  • Extremely organized and able to juggle many things at once without letting anything drop.
  • Strategic thinker who can see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way.
  • Resilient, creative, and resourceful — proactively seeks out solutions to problems.
  • Enthusiastic, with passion and excitement for your 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.

Pay Range: $151,351 — $189,189 USD (base)
OTE (On Target Earnings): $302,702 — $378,378 USD

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. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, and market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process.

Perks and Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
  • Generous paid time away from work, including paid vacation or flexible/unlimited vacation depending on role and country, plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, paid 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. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/fivetran-enterprise-account-executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role truly remote or does it require being in an office?
The role is fully remote but requires candidates to be based in Texas, United States. There is also a mandatory one-week in-person Revenue Bootcamp at a Fivetran office location during the second week of employment.
What is the total compensation including commission?
The base salary range is $151,351–$189,189 USD, with an OTE (On Target Earnings) of $302,702–$378,378 USD via an uncapped 50/50 commission split. RSU stock grants are additional and not included in these figures.
Do I need experience in data integration or ETL tools to apply?
Prior experience with data integration, ETL, database, or BI technologies is listed as a plus but is explicitly not required. The primary requirements are 8+ years of enterprise software sales experience and familiarity with the modern data technology landscape.
What does the merger between Fivetran and dbt Labs mean for this role?
The two companies are in an active integration process. You may encounter references to both brands during recruiting. The combined entity aims to cover the full data infrastructure layer — movement, transformation, and governance — which broadens the product portfolio you'll be selling.
What benefits are offered beyond base salary?
Benefits include 100% employer-paid medical insurance, RSU stock grants, flexible/unlimited PTO (depending on role), inclusive parental leave, a Global Week of Rest, mental health support, professional development, and a monthly cell phone stipend.
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