Commercial Account Executive

At Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, we empower developers and businesses with the fastest PostgreSQL platform designed for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads. Trusted globally by thousands of organizations, Tiger accelerates real-time insights, drives intelligent applications, and powers critical infrastructure at scale. As a globally distributed, remote-first team committed to direct communication, accountability, and collaborative excellence, we're shaping the future of data infrastructure, built for speed, flexibility, and simplicity.

As a Commercial Account Executive at Tiger Data, you will be a key driver of the company’s growth by leading insight-driven sales conversations with technical buyers. You will take a strong point of view on how modern engineering teams should think about data and infrastructure, and you will confidently guide customers to rethink their current approach.

You will own complex sales engagements end to end — not by simply responding to customer requests, but by teaching, challenging assumptions, and taking control of the commercial process to deliver better outcomes for both the customer and Tiger Data.

A little bit about you

You are a high-performing sales professional who believes great selling is about creating value through perspective. You are comfortable challenging customers when it matters, pushing conversations forward, and introducing ideas that may feel uncomfortable but are ultimately in the customer’s best interest.

You thrive in environments where autonomy, accountability, and intellectual curiosity are expected. You speak up when you see gaps, question assumptions, and enjoy being part of the solution. You’re energized by complexity, technical conversations, and the opportunity to influence how customers think.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Prospect to CTOs, Engineering Leaders, and technical end users with insight-led outreach that challenges how they currently approach their problems.

• Take ownership of Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) by shaping the deal, not just progressing it.

• Diagnose customer challenges and reframe them in a way that highlights risks, hidden costs, and missed opportunities in the status quo.

• Manage the full sales cycle, confidently guiding stakeholders toward clear decisions.

• Lead multi-stakeholder sales processes, tailoring your message to technical and business audiences.

• Leverage Solutions Architects, Customer Success, and Support strategically.

• Take control of deal strategy, next steps, and timelines to consistently close high-quality opportunities.

You Could be a great fit it:

• 2+ years owning full-cycle sales motions, including self-sourced outbound pipeline, from first prospecting touch through close.

• This role is a fit for candidates whose closing experience included owning your own prospecting and pipeline creation, not just primarily inbound-led.

• A technical foundation, with a working understanding of infrastructure, data systems, and the SaaS landscape.

• Experience selling to technical buyers and navigating multi-stakeholder decision processes.

• Comfort using modern sales tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, Zoom, Grafana, or similar.

• Strong communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills, with the confidence to lead executive-level conversations.

• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

You might not be a great fit if:

• You’re new to working with technical products or are uninterested in learning about databases and infrastructure

• You prefer following detailed playbooks over building and iterating on them

• You avoid ambiguity or aren’t energized by rapid growth and change

This role is remote, and English language fluency is required.

Our Commitment:

• We respond to every applicant.

• We review applications fairly and objectively, and shortlist based on relevant skills and experience.

• We ensure clear and timely communication throughout your candidate journey.

• We maintain a rigorous interview process with a high bar, designed to give you the opportunity to meet various team members you'll collaborate with across our organization.

About Tiger Data🐯

Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, sets the standard as the fastest PostgreSQL platform for modern workloads. Trusted by more than 2,000 customers across 25+ countries and powering over 3 million active databases, we enable developers and organizations to build real-time, intelligent applications at scale. Backed by $180 million from top-tier investors, Tiger Data is building the new standard for data infrastructure, built on PostgreSQL, designed for the future.

👉 👉 Want to get a feel for how we work and what we value? Check out our blog post: What It Takes to Thrive at Tiger Data

We embrace diversity, curiosity, and collaboration. Whether debating the perfect chicken nugget crunch 🍗, sharing workout routines 💪, or discussing your favorite plants 🌱 and pets 🐾, you'll find your community here.

Our Tech Stack:

We don't require previous experience with our tech stack, but enthusiasm for learning is key. Our technologies include PostgreSQL, Tiger Cloud, AWS, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and innovative features like Hypertables, Hypercore, vector search, and real-time analytics.

Learn more at www.tigerdata.com or follow us on Twitter @TigerDatabase

What We Offer:

(Please note that benefits may vary based on country.)

• Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave

• Fridays off in August 😎

• Fully remote opportunities globally

• Stock options for long-term growth

• Monthly WiFi stipend

• Professional development and educational resources 📚

• Premium insurance options for you and your family (US-based employees)

Ready to join the future of PostgreSQL? We can’t wait to meet you. 🚀🐯