GitLab - New Business Account Executive- Illinois & Indiana

• Experience in B2B SaaS sales focused on net-new logo acquisition and new business development • Demonstrated success building territories from scratch, generating pipeline in greenfield accounts, and closing new customers • Familiarity with consumption-based or usage-based business models and ability to position value beyond traditional licensing structures • Strong discovery, qualification, and consultative selling skills for engaging C-level executives and multi-stakeholder buying groups • Ability to manage multiple complex opportunities at once while maintaining an organized prospecting and follow-up cadence • Proficiency with a modern sales tech stack, including tools such as Salesforce, Clari, Outreach, ZoomInfo or Cognism, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Gong, and 6sense • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous learning, coaching, and iteration • Openness to candidates with varied backgrounds who bring transferable new business, prospecting, and relationship-building skills • The New Business team is responsible for driving net-new logo acquisition and expanding GitLab’s presence in untapped markets. Operating like a startup within GitLab, the team is made up of New Business Account Executives partnered with a dedicated SDR pod and supported by Sales Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Success, collaborating asynchronously across multiple regions and time zones. The team focuses on building greenfield territories, breaking into accounts where GitLab is not yet known, and creating repeatable, high-velocity motions for complex, multi-stakeholder deals. The primary opportunities ahead include accelerating adoption of GitLab’s AI-powered DevSecOps platform in high-growth segments, refining our outbound strategies based on real-time market feedback, and sharing insights that shape our go-to-market approach. • How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being • Flexible Paid Time Off • Team Member Resource Groups • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Growth and Development Fund • Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. • Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. • Country Hiring Guidelines: