Strategic Account Executive, National Accounts

Confluent; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 176,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data streaming company is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to drive revenue growth by selling solutions to National Accounts segments. The ideal candidate will have extensive sales experience, particularly in Big Data and Cloud environments, and will demonstrate excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills. This remote position offers competitive compensation, including equity and commission.

Benefits

Equity offerings

Commission opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 12+ years in quota-carrying sales roles with a focus on consumption growth.
• Experience in Big Data, Cloud, SaaS, or Enterprise IT Solutions.
• Proven track record in executing complex sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth in large, complex accounts.
• Proactively prospect and close sales pipelines.
• Align closely with partner and Solutions Engineering teams.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Strategic thinking

Cloud solutions knowledge

Big Data familiarity

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.

It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.

One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.

About the Role

About the Role: As a member of the Confluent Sales Team, the Strategic Account Executive is responsible for selling Confluent solutions to our National Accounts segment. We expect you to use your prospecting, sales, negotiation, and leadership skills to effectively sell Confluent offerings to leading companies to meet and exceed your quarterly sales target. You must possess a "consumption/growth" mentality with a proven track record of success within a value-driven sales model.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for driving revenue growth in our large, complex, and highly visible accounts.
• Proactively prospect, identify, qualify, develop, and close a sales pipeline while continuing to grow consumption in current customer accounts.
• Leading, driving, and executing a strategic complex sales cycle with responsibility for demonstrating the value of Confluent at C-Level.
• Become an in-depth expert/SME of Confluent offerings, product suites, and competitive landscape.
• Develop a deep understanding of your customers, their strategies, and business goals to become a trusted advisor.
• Work closely with our partner ecosystem teams to sell to or through the ecosystem.
• Align closely with our Solutions Engineering team on technical wins, Professional Services to deliver world-class customer experience, and Customer Success Management to identify and close expansion opportunities and renewals.

What You Will Bring

• 12+ years of experience in quota-carrying sales roles in a competitive market with a focus on growing consumption within accounts/territory.
• Prior experience in Big Data, Consumption, Cloud, SaaS, Open Source, or Enterprise IT Solutions.
• Previous sales methodology training (i.e. MEDDPICC, Challenger, etc.).
• Prior experience in leading and executing a highly complex sales strategy to increase and drive revenue growth.
• Consistent track record of success and history of overachieving and hitting quota attainment.
• Ability to articulate, educate, and sell the business value to businesses of all sizes.
• Experience developing and improving processes and managing change within an organization.
• Exceptional skills in relationship-building, customer relations, and negotiation skills.
• Open to Travel to customer locations as needed.
• BS/BA degree or equivalent preferred.

Ready to build what’s next? Let’s get in motion.

Come As You Are

Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Location: West Coast Region, United States

Employment Type: FullTime

Location Type: Remote

Department: Sales, Global Sales

Compensation: $176.6K – $207.5K • Offers Equity • Offers Commission

At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits, see https://confluentbenefits.com.