Account Executive, High-Commercial - France

Pure Storage, Inc.; Paris; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading data storage company in Paris is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join their High-Commercial team. This role involves developing new business, collaborating with channel resellers, and enhancing customer relationships. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of sales experience, a passion for technology, and a successful track record in the commercial sector. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Prestations

Flexible time off

Wellness resources

Company-sponsored team events

Qualifications

• Strong drive for sales and relationship building.
• Experience with direct and indirect sales in the commercial sector.
• Demonstrated success in prospecting into new accounts.

Responsabilités

• Lead and strategize to secure new customers.
• Promote innovative solutions in enterprise storage technology.
• Foster strong connections with customers across key commercial sectors.

Connaissances

Sales Passion

Prospecting Skills

Partner Collaboration

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Formation

5+ years of field sales experience

Description du poste

Account Executive, High-Commercial - France

Paris, France

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Pure Storage France is seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Hunter to join our High-Commercial team in Paris. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing new business, working with our channel resellers and key customer accounts. Collaborate with Sales, Pre-sales, Partner Sales, and Field Marketing teams to drive success in the Enterprise & Strategic Mid-Market private sector.

You will be responsible for accelerating Pure’s footprint across high-potential commercial segments in France—an area of strategic importance. You’ll prospect into targeted mid-market accounts and further develop existing relationships, supporting our mission to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions to the market.

As an Account Executive, you will:

• Promote Innovative Solutions: Advocate for our all-flash enterprise storage technology.
• Build Relationships: Foster strong connections with customers across key commercial sectors, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term growth.
• Lead and Strategize: Direct pursuit teams and develop account plans to secure new customers and expand within existing ones.
• Drive Prospection Excellence: Actively identify and engage new prospects within target industries to build a robust pipeline.
• Manage Sales Pipeline: Execute daily prospecting activities to meet and exceed sales quotas.
• Collaborate with Partners: Work with Channel, GSI, and Ecosystem Partners to position Pure Storage effectively.
• Execute Account Strategies: Implement targeted strategies to consistently close new business.
• Deliver Results: Surpass quotas, maintain a strong pipeline, and drive referenceable business.
• Communicate Effectively: Present proposals highlighting Pure Storage’s business value and technical differentiation.
  
  

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Sales Passion: A strong drive for sales and relationship building.
• Mid-Market Experience: Experience with direct and indirect sales in the commercial sector, especially within the Enterprise & Strategic mid-market.
• Prospecting Skills: Demonstrated success in prospecting into new accounts—this is a hunter role.
• Partner Collaboration: Experience working with Channel, GSI, and Ecosystem Partners.
• Proven Success: A track record of exceeding quotas and maintaining a healthy pipeline.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Exposure to sectors such as Healthcare & Insurance, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Industrial/Construction is highly valued.
• Technical Acumen: Capable of leading infrastructure sales conversations with technical stakeholders.
• Communication Skills: Excellent time management and communication abilities.
• Experience: 5+ years of field sales experience.
• Language Skills: Professional written & verbal French and professional English proficiency required.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at [e-mail] if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

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