Account Executive

Position Overview

Pure Storage is creating the Data Center of the future with unparalleled innovation in data storage, management and security.  We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented individual to  join our dynamic sales team focused on State, Local and Education (SLED) customers.  As a SLED Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving the sales of data storage solutions to SLED customers in the defined territory.  This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to growth with new customer acquisition and to play a vital role in expanding existing customer relationships.  

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• Evangelize our radically simple, all-flash enterprise storage technology and data solutions, ensuring customers fully grasp Pure’s total value proposition
• Identify and pursue sales opportunities within the State, Local and Education customer base
• Identify customer needs, budgets, and procurement processes to develop compelling value proposition strategies and solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical experts, product managers and channel partners, to develop customized data storage solutions that address customer challenges and create new opportunities for customer success
• Build and invest in relationships with customers to establish Pure’s value, continually driving the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry
• Lead pursuit teams and develop account plans to make sure internal resources & external Partners are engaged to execute and win new Pure Customers 
• Drive and manage a healthy and robust pipeline of sales activity to assure quarterly and annual quotas are met or exceeded
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Proven track record of success in SLED sales, with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• In-depth knowledge of the SLED procurement process, including experience with RFIs, RFPs, and contract negotiations
• Knowledge of working with Federal system integrator 
• Ability to sell your company's story and the unique value proposition of storage solutions
• Authenticity and a genuine desire to engage customers and understand their business challenges 
• Thought leadership, creativity and a Challenger Mindset; the ability to apply your customer insights and expertise in technology solutions to position Pure’s portfolio to solve persistent problems or create new customer value
• Avid hunter with proven prospecting skills, consistently opening doors to new customers and navigating seamlessly between the boardroom and the data center while passionately positioning the advantages of a Pure Storage solution
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Expertly able to build relationships easily and deepen them over time
• Ability to assess, plan, and actively manage a territory to achieve maximum revenue and efficiency
• Expertise leading a complex sales process with multiple stakeholders, while fostering teamwork and shared ownership internally and with Partners
• Experience outside of traditional storage for the past consecutive 5 years
• Consistent track record of exceeding quota and driving reference-able business
• Passionate about post-sales customer success
• Skilled in delivering business results and leveraging CRM tools to track and manage success metrics for the territory.
• 5+ years of outside sales with a focus on new logo acquisition or business development; consistently delivering $5-$10M per year in revenues

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