Account Executive, Commercial Accounts (Remote: TN/KY)

United States

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Function Sales Team Field Sales Role Type Permanent Work Location Remote Date Posted 05/19/2026

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Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands.

About the role:

This key individual contributor role is responsible for achieving a sales quota by driving new business in the assigned territory. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Veeam sales process and excel at generating leads, building relationships, and closing deals. Must possess strong negotiating skills and an ability to showcase our offerings in a compelling way.

Strong preference for candidates within the Nashville and Louisville markets

*NOTE: Please make sure to review the pay range information listed to confirm your compensation expectations align with the budgeted target(s). The target max of each zone would be the middle/midpoint of each range and be further determined based on specific/directly aligned experience.

What you'll do:

Design and execute a business plan on assigned territory to meet and exceed quota through a mix of prospecting, qualifying, managing, and closing opportunities
70% Net New Logo/30% Current Customer
Position Veeam as the provider of choice by demonstrating deep and comprehensive knowledge of how our solutions meet the needs of customers
Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas by successfully implementing sales and marketing strategies and tactics
Generate leads and build relationships by organizing daily work schedule to call on existing and potential customers and channel partners
Develop and implement territory action plan using comprehensive data analysis, and adjust sales techniques according to interactions and results in the field

Responsibilities:

Identify prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business
Maintain exceptional working relationships with channel partners (tier-two model) to identify potential new sales opportunities
Possess in-depth Veeam product knowledge
Prepare concise and accurate reports, proposals, and other required documentation for executive-level presentations
Assess market needs and follow a defined selling process
Coordinate with Veeam Inside Sales Reps, Channel Partner Managers, Marketing, Sales Engineering, Deal Desk, Legal to ensure that quotas are met, and company standards are upheld
Provide insight and position Veeam’s solutions into meaningful customer relationships
Manage and grow a qualified pipeline of opportunities in conjunction with Veeam partners
Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with customers by positioning value and ROI
Demonstrate resourcefulness when faced with challenges that defy easy solution
Identify vital set of business drivers behind complex selling opportunities
Ensure robust forecasting accuracy and maintain opportunity details in CRM (Salesforce.com)
Develop and manage key account relationships, including aspirational targets
Function as Veeam’s advocate within the customer organization, while advocating for the customer within Veeam
Identify market trends, observations, and competitive landscape for effective Veeam positioning
Execute a territory plan to maximize revenue and coverage
Ability to travel within the assigned territory as appropriate

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What you'll get

Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays, plus 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning

Compensation Transparency

Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. For roles with a commission plan, the compensation range represents On Target Earnings (OTE), which includes base salary plus variable commission. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range.

In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off.

U.S. Geographic Zones & Compensation Ranges (TTC / OTE)

Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Boroughs

$190,400—$317,300 USD

Zone 2: Washington, California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area)

$174,600—$290,900 USD

Zone 3: Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, New York (excluding NYC boroughs); Sales roles located in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona

$158,700—$264,400 USD

Zone 4: All other US locations

$138,000—$230,000 USD

Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.

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