Grafana Labs is seeking a driven and dynamic individual to join our Velocity Sales team as a Velocity Account Executive. This team operates within our self-serve group, focusing on new customer acquisition within our product led growth (PLG) segment.
We’re looking for a high-performing, ambitious individual eager to step into an early-stage sales role with the opportunity to make a direct impact. If you’re passionate about observability, PLG, and building scalable sales strategies, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Grafana Cloud and accelerate your career in a high-growth environment.
What you’ll do:
- Spearhead the growth & adoption of Grafana Cloud by converting our month-to-month customers into long-term, high-value annual contracts
- Own the full sales cycle from identifying opportunities to closing deals, ensuring customer success along the way
- Leverage data-driven insights to proactively engage customers and position the long-term value of Grafana cloud
- Expertly convey the value of Grafana Cloud and differentiation between our Self-Serve and Contracted options
- Partner with cross functional teams to refine messaging, improve product, and enhance the customer journey
- Shape the future of the team by contributing best practices, sales playbooks, and process improvements as we build
- Manage quote creation, order processing, and day-to-day customer requests
- Consistently meet and exceed sales objectives
What you bring:
- 1+ years of experience in software sales with a proven track record of exceeding targets in a competitive environment
- Results driven mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, drive deals forward, and deliver measurable results
- Excellent communication skills across all channels (in person, online, in writing) with the ability to build strong working relationships both in person and virtually
- Strong interest in observability, PLG, and technical sales
- Self-starter mentality, thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments where innovation and execution matter
- Experience with Salesforce, Gong, Quoting tools, and Zoominfo is preferred
- Familiarity with Command of the Message and MEDD(P)ICC sales methodologies is ideal
In the United States, the OTE compensation range for this role is $115,000-$130,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed in the interview process. Benefits include equity, bonus (if applicable) and other benefits listed here.
*Compensation ranges are country specific. If you are applying for this role from a different location than listed above, your recruiter will discuss your specific market’s defined pay range & benefits at the beginning of the process.
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