Pure Storage

Account Executive, Cloud & Data Services (Philadelphia/DMV)

Pure Storage$130K — $208K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise software sales
  • Basic technical understanding of enterprise software, container, cloud native, and storage domains
  • Ability to present unique value propositions and strategic insights on Portworx and Everpure Cloud
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for building and deepening relationships
  • Proven prospecting skills with a hunter mentality
  • Thought leadership and creativity in addressing customer solutions
  • Strong track record of exceeding quotas and leading complex sales processes

Responsibilities

  • Grow a territory and manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing deals
  • Collaborate with partners and co-sellers to drive new business opportunities
  • Understand customer use cases to effectively promote solutions
  • Manage relationships at both strategic and operational levels
  • Evaluate and present new business opportunities to management
  • Conduct market intelligence sessions for customers
  • Provide enablement sessions to promote Portworx and Everpure Cloud offerings

Benefits

  • Environment promoting innovation and critical thinking
  • Support for personal and professional growth
  • Recognition as a top workplace by Fortune
  • Flexible time off and wellness resources
  • Company-sponsored team events
Full Job Description
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

We are looking for a highly motivated, persistent, polished and entrepreneurial Account Executive to focus on finding/nurturing/closing deals related to Portworx and our Everpure Cloud offerings.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
  • Grow a territory and manage deals from land to expand, doing account planning/selling across our Enterprise, Commercial, Corporate and US SLED segments
  • Work through partners and with co-sellers in order to drive new business opportunities
  • Understand prospect and customer use-cases in order to drive new business
  • Plan and manage the relationships at both the strategic and operational level
  • Evaluate new opportunities and present recommendations to the management team
  • Conduct competitive and market intelligence sessions for customers
  • Work closely with the rest of the Portworx and Everpure Cloud sales/pre-sales/SDR and engineering teams
  • Give enablement sessions both 1:1 and 1:many in order to spread the word on Portworx and Everpure Cloud
  • Leverage all available documentation, best practices, knowledge-base articles and other vehicles to assist customers

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE:
  • 10+ years experience in selling enterprise software and subscription software, building 3-4x pipeline and exceeding annual quota.
  • A basic technical understanding of the enterprise software, container, cloud native, and storage domains
  • Ability to present Portworx and Everpure Cloud's unique value propositions, products, vision, strategy, and road map
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communication, able to build relationships easily and deepen them over time
  • 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 Portworx and/or Everpure Cloud 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 Everpure's portfolio to solve persistent problems
  • 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 with Everpure co-sellers and with Partners
  • Consistent track record of exceeding quota and driving referenceable business
  • Passionate about post-sales customer success
  • Candidate must be located in DC, Maryland, Virginia or Philadelphia


Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is:

$130,000-$208,000 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
  • Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
  • 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 Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
  • 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 [redacted] 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.

About Pure Storage

Pure Storage is a data storage company that provides all-flash storage solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Pure Storage's products are designed to help businesses manage and store large amounts of data. The company has over 7,000 customers and operates in over 40 countries. Pure Storage went public in 2015 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PSTG.
Learn more about Pure Storage
Size
4,300 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+24.2%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ

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