Job Description
Our client is a fast-growing startup in the cloud storage space seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Executive.
Requirements:
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in enterprise software storage sales, building channel, business partners, and service providers in Germany
- Familiarity with storage and network technologies
- Experience in account mapping, customer relations, and customer decision-making processes
- Self-starter, able to work independently (home-office)
- Extensive travel (mostly domestic)
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with various functions within customer organizations and partners
- Strong selling skills, ability to self-start and close deals
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic, multi-tasking, international environment
- Familiarity with cloud storage (an advantage)
Responsibilities include:
- Target and develop Fortune enterprise accounts in Germany—directly with large enterprises and through channel partners (including distribution and VAR channels), service providers (medium-sized MSPs and large telcos), and system integrators
- Collaborate with strategic alliance partners (such as HPE, IBM, CISCO)
- Target and develop top enterprise accounts in your region—including account mapping, penetration, qualification, and managing the sales cycle
- Engage with prospects throughout all sales phases—from pre-sale to deal closure
- Generate interest via inbound leads and outbound activities (tradeshows, conferences, WebEx, email, meetings, etc.)
- Work with local business partners to identify opportunities, penetrate accounts, and plan implementations
- Conduct presentations to customers and partners
- Coordinate with Sales Engineers, R&D, and Operations to maximize customer and channel value
- Provide timely sales forecasting and opportunity reporting