Global Sales Enablement Manager

MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan, or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used every day. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500 run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments, and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development. We are looking for a high-energy, strategic Global Sales Enablement Manager to bridge the gap between our product, marketing, and sales teams. Your mission is simple: ensure our sales force has the tools, content, and training they need to turn "maybe" into "yes" more efficiently. If you enjoy breaking down complex product features into winning talk tracks and thrive on seeing others hit their quotas, you’ll fit right in. Key Responsibilities Training & Onboarding: Design and deliver comprehensive onboarding programs to get new hires "ramp-ready" in record time. Program GTM Development: Be part of the cross-functional team designing new programs that help grow MariaDB's customer base and customer success Technical Curriculum Development: Translate complex database features (distributed SQL, high availability, and temporal tables) into value-based selling points and "Why MariaDB" talk tracks. Competitive Intelligence: Develop and maintain "Battlecards" specifically designed to win against incumbents like Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and AWS Aurora. Sales Tech Stack Management: Optimize our use of CRM (Salesforce) and enablement tools (Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zoominfo, Congism, Clari, and more) to streamline the sales workflow. Strategy & Coaching: Work with Sales and Technical leadership to identify performance needs through data analysis and conduct workshops on areas that need improvement. Feedback Loop: Act as the "voice of sales" to the Product and Marketing teams, ensuring our roadmap and messaging align with the realities of the market. MariaDB University: Utilize cutting edge technology, including MariaDB University, to deliver training programs that include key metrics: engagement, completion, certification. Position Requirements Experience: 3–5 years in Sales Enablement, Sales Training, or a high-performing Sales role (SaaS experience preferred). Communication: Exceptional presentation skills; ability to command a room (or a Zoom call). Analytical Mind: Ability to translate CRM data into actionable training insights. Technical/Product: Experience selling database, analytics, and open source software + services. Proven ability to take technical documentation and turn it into a compelling 3-slide executive pitch. Process: Expert-level knowledge of CRM (reporting, sales workflows) and sales engagement platforms. Empathy: A deep understanding of the daily grind and challenges of a modern sales professional. Compensation: The annual anticipated U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is USD $120,000 - $135,000 . Actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies. In addition, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than the job description as posted. Salary is one component of MariaDB’s total rewards package, which (subject to eligibility requirements) may include bonuses, health insurance, life, and disability insurance, funds toward professional development resources, Flexible Paid Time Off (FPTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more. Location Remote US What’s in It for You? Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB. Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking, values empowerment, and is truly shaping the future of the software industry. You’ll be collaborating with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities. We provide a very competitive compensation package, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays), equity ownership, a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more. Salaries for candidates will vary based on local compensation structures. How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your resume/CV. MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation. MariaDB is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. MariaDB will not accept agency resumes without a prior contractual agreement with HR. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee directly. MariaDB is not responsible for any unsolicited resumes. MariaDB is an equal opportunities employer.