MinIO
Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
Employer listed it 6 weeks ago · Found 11h ago
Been open since 6 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
United States only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Sales
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $140k–$240k a year, a typical range taken from 433 senior-level sales roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote, US- Chicago, Remote, US - Central"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in United States
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
MinIO is the data and memory foundation for enterprise AI. Built for the speed, scale, and economics that AI and analytics demand, AIStor and MemKV unify every layer of the data stack, from agentic and inference context memory to tables and objects across core, edge, and cloud. Trusted by 77% of the Fortune 100, MinIO is redefining how AI factories, intelligent applications, and autonomous agents secure, persist, and unlock the full value of their data.
We are seeking a technical, creative, and entrepreneurial Enterprise Account Executive to drive MinIO’s next stage of growth in the Central Chicago (Chicago/Twin Cities) region. This is a role for a proven seller who can combine technical depth in storage, data infrastructure, data lake/lakehouse, AI/ML, and HPC environments with the ability to close complex $250K+ enterprise deals. The ideal candidate has experience competing against legacy storage solutions, thrives in a startup environment, and brings a mix of creativity, persistence, and technical credibility to win transformative deals.
What You Will Do
Drive New Business Acquisition : Actively prospect and identify enterprise opportunities, leveraging your network and creative outreach to generate pipeline and close high-value deals
Technical & Vision Selling : Confidently articulate how MinIO delivers transformational outcomes for data infrastructure, AI/ML, and HPC not just incremental improvements. Translate technical capabilities into compelling business value.
Close Complex Deals : Own the full sales cycle from lead to close, with a focus on $250K+ opportunities and annual quota attainment of $1.5M+
Compete & Win Against Legacy Software : Position MinIO against traditional storage vendors by demonstrating the advantages of cloud-native, S3-compatible object storage for modern workloads.
Educate & Influence : Teach prospects about AI infrastructure optimization and data architecture modernization, leading them beyond product comparisons to strategic transformation.
Quantify Value : Build business cases and ROI models that include quantified benefits, risk mitigation, and financial justification.
Partner-First Territory Strategy : Build and execute partner-led co-selling strategies, working with channel and alliance partners to expand territory coverage and accelerate deals. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Solutions Engineering, Product, and Marketing to deliver tailored solutions, ensure successful POCs, and create a seamless customer experience.
Forecasting & Planning : Maintain disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and clear account strategies that support predictable and scalable revenue growth.
Your Skills and Experience
Enterprise Sales Expertise : 7+ years of enterprise sales experience with consistent quota attainment ($1.5M+) and average deal sizes of $250K+.
Technical Acumen : Strong knowledge of storage, data infrastructure, data lakehouse, AI/ML, and HPC environments. Able to engage technical stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business impact.
Partner-Led Approach : History of building co-selling strategies with channel and alliance partners to scale market presence.
Vision & Thought Leadership : Skilled at leading transformation sales by shaping buyer thinking and providing unique customer insights.
Competitive Selling : Proven ability to sell against legacy storage solutions and displace entrenched vendors with a differentiated value proposition.
Startup Experience : Demonstrated success in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments where creativity and adaptability are essential.
Challenger Mindset : Skilled at teaching, tailoring, and challenging customer perspectives to unlock new opportunities.
Network & Territory Expertise : Deep relationships within the territory, including decision makers and influencers who can be leveraged to accelerate business.
Communication & Influence : Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with both technical and executive stakeholders.
Education : BA/BS in computer science, engineering, business, or related field; MBA preferred.
What We Offer:
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Requirements
- ·Enterprise Sales Expertise : 7+ years of enterprise sales experience with consistent quota attainment ($1.5M+) and average deal sizes of $250K+.
- ·Technical Acumen : Strong knowledge of storage, data infrastructure, data lakehouse, AI/ML, and HPC environments. Able to engage technical stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business impact.
- ·Partner-Led Approach : History of building co-selling strategies with channel and alliance partners to scale market presence.
- ·Vision & Thought Leadership : Skilled at leading transformation sales by shaping buyer thinking and providing unique customer insights.
- ·Competitive Selling : Proven ability to sell against legacy storage solutions and displace entrenched vendors with a differentiated value proposition.
Benefits
- ·Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- ·401K with 3% Contribution
- ·Pre-IPO Stock Options
- ·At least 12 Public Holidays
- ·Flexible Time Off
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at MinIO, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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