Aerospike is the real-time database for mission-critical use cases and workloads, including machine learning, generative, and agentic AI. Backed by NEA.
About the role
We are seeking a tactical, hands-on Director of Sales to lead field execution, manage and mentor account executives, and directly drive active enterprise sales opportunities. Directly reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, this role focuses on day-to-day deal management, pipeline execution, and scaling high-performing enterprise sales reps at a critical moment in our growth trajectory. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise software sales, including at least 3 years directly managing sales teams
- Proven track record as a hands-on sales manager or team lead in high-growth enterprise software or data infrastructure environments
- Proven experience selling high-performance cloud database, data infrastructure, or related enterprise technology to technical and executive buyers
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases and distributed data technologies, including Aerospike, Redis, Cassandra, ScyllaDB, or comparable platforms
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four-year college diploma is required
- Must be based in office at our headquarters in Mountain View, CA
More about this role
As the foundational real-time data layer powering the most demanding mission-critical Operational AI workloads, Aerospike is uniquely positioned at the center of enterprise data transformation. We are entering a pivotal phase of growth, presenting a rare opportunity to capture market share as organizations demand unmatched performance, scale, and efficiency from their data infrastructure.
We are seeking a tactical, hands-on Director of Sales to lead field execution, manage and mentor account executives, and directly drive active enterprise sales opportunities. Directly reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, this role focuses on day-to-day deal management, pipeline execution, and scaling high-performing enterprise sales reps at a critical moment in our growth trajectory.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise software sales, including at least 3 years directly managing sales teams.
- Proven track record as a hands-on sales manager or team lead in high-growth enterprise software or data infrastructure environments.
- Proven experience selling high-performance cloud database, data infrastructure, or related enterprise technology to technical and executive...
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