senior sales Account Executive ic 7-10 yrs Bachelor's · Posted Jun 14, 2026

About this role

Cloudera is hiring a senior-level Account Executive in the sales function as a remote position. The posting calls out experience with TypeScript, Data Analytics and roughly 7–10 years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Account Executive
Function
sales
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Virginia, United States
Work mode
Remote
Experience
7–10 years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Jun 14, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Federal Account Executive managing enterprise data and analytics sales for Department of Defense and 4th Estate accounts. Requires 7-10 years enterprise software sales experience, Secret or Top Secret clearance, and proven track record of exceeding quota targets. Develop strategic account plans, build customer relationships, and drive year-over-year revenue growth.

Job description

from Cloudera careers

Business Area:

Sales

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job Description: 

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry.  Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

Cloudera Sales empowers the world's largest enterprises across every industry to use data to solve some of the most complex challenges that impact businesses, communities and lives. We have a platform that delivers incredible Data and Analytics technology across On- Prem, Public Cloud, and in a Hybrid model. We’re at an exciting point in our transformation as we

successfully execute on our strategy.

The Cloudera Public Sector sales team is looking for a cleared Enterprise Account Executive for the 4th Estate and Department of Defense accounts. You'll join our relationship-driven team and take charge of developing detailed sales/marketing plans and maximizing sales opportunities to drive results and inspire productivity and teamwork. You will rely on your experience and good judgment to proactively build and exponentially grow accounts and drive year-over-year growth in line with the revenue goals.

As a Senior Federal Account Executive you will:

  • Develop and execute a strategic and comprehensive business plan for your territory, including identifying core customers, mapping the benefits of Cloudera’s solutions to the business requirements.

  • Strive to understand the customer’s organizational structure and work to achieve alignment.

  • Accurate forecasting, pipeline creation, regular quarterly revenue delivery, and facilitation of sales enablement and regulate the implementation of agreed account and business plans.

  • Coach partners, accessing resources within Cloudera to support them on specific opportunities, with the goal of building sufficient capacity to meet customers’ demand for Cloudera-related services and skills.

  • Develop detailed sales/marketing plans and sales forecasts

  • Manage time and work flow and create effective call plans

  • Monitor competition and respond immediately and appropriately

  • Build an exhaustive network and generate prolific referrals

We’re excited about you if you have:

  • Secret Clearance or the ability to secure a Secret or Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance is desired

  • 7-10 years of successful enterprise software sales

  • A proven track record of over-quota achievement

  • Ability to operate in an entrepreneurial environment

  • Sales Experience with Big Data, Open Source Applications, Enterprise Application Integration, Database and/or Business Intelligence software concepts and products preferred

  • BA/BS or equivalent educational background

What you can expect from us:

  • Generous PTO Policy 

  • Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

  • Flexible WFH Policy 

  • Mental & Physical Wellness programs 

  • Phone and Internet Reimbursement program 

  • Access to Continued Career Development 

  • Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages 

  • Paid Volunteer Time

  • Employee Resource Groups

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