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About this role
MongoDB is looking for a highly accomplished, results-oriented individual with exceptional energy, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial initiative to significantly expand our presence within the startup ecosystem.
This AI Natives EAE role is critical for proactively identifying and cultivating strategic, net-new relationships with high-potential startup founders and executive decision-makers, while concurrently forging deep, impactful partnerships across the AI landscape, and expertly guiding complex sales cycles within an assigned territory.
This role is deeply connected to MongoDB’s vision to become the Data Platform for AI, and you’ll be at the forefront of that mission. You will be focused on winning the fastest-growing organizations in the world’s most concentrated AI hub.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Amsterdam, Stockholm or Copenhagen for our hybrid working model.
What you will be doing
Serve as a pivotal leader within MongoDB GTM, working cross-functionally with Marketing and Product Leadership directly influencing and driving MongoDB’s market penetration within the VC and startup ecosystem Architect and execute highly sophisticated, data-driven go-to-market strategies for the assigned AI Native territory, identifying key market segments and opportunities for exponential growth Drive executive-level engagement and influence within the startup community, with a particular focus on C-suite technical decision makers, visionary founders, and strategic investors Cultivate and maintain profound, long-term relationships with founders, VCs, key developers, and technical architects to (1) secure net-new logos within the startup ecosystem, (2) identify, establish, and mature strategic product and go-to-market partnerships, and (3) consistently exceed top-line revenue targets Develop and evangelize a comprehensive, expert-level understanding of MongoDB products, the competitive landscape, and partner technologies, positioning MongoD
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Greenfield
Build territory from scratch — net-new logos
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionThis Account Executive position at MongoDB involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
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