Pure Storage

Account Executive, SLED (California)

Pure Storage$142K — $228K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven success in SLED procurement processes and contract negotiations.
  • Strong strategic sales aptitude with a Hunter's mindset.
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive revenue through effective territory management.
  • Experience leveraging CRM tools for tracking and reporting outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end sales cycle within SLED sector for growth.
  • Position Everpure™ as the leading choice with compelling value propositions.
  • Lead cross-functional pursuit teams in account strategy execution.
  • Cultivate relationships across all organizational levels to enhance trust.
  • Expand existing accounts while identifying new business opportunities.

Benefits

  • Innovation culture encouraging critical thinking and challenges.
  • Growth opportunities within a supportive environment.
  • Recognition as a top workplace for technology and employee satisfaction.
  • Flexible time off and wellness resources for work-life balance.
  • Company-sponsored events to enhance team bonding.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

Join Everpure™ to help architect the data center of the future for State, Local, and Education (SLED) institutions. In this role, you will lead the mission to modernize public sector infrastructure through our radically simple data storage, management, and security innovations. You'll serve as a strategic partner to the State of Texas, navigating complex procurement landscapes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that directly impact community and educational services.

Location: California
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Own Territory Growth: Drive the end-to-end sales cycle within the SLED sector, identifying and securing new logo opportunities while expanding existing accounts to meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
  • Evangelize Everpure™ Solutions: Position the Everpure™ Platform and our all-flash technology as the superior choice for public sector needs, translating complex technical benefits into clear, compelling value propositions for diverse stakeholders.
  • Orchestrate Strategic Pursuits: Lead pursuit teams-including technical experts, product managers, and channel partners-to design and execute account plans that solve persistent customer challenges and ensure long-term success.
  • Build Lasting Partnerships: Cultivate deep-rooted relationships from the data center to the boardroom, establishing Everpure™ as a trusted advisor and maintaining the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.
WHAT YOU BRING
  • SLED Market Expertise: Proven success navigating the SLED procurement process, including deep experience with RFIs, RFPs, and contract negotiations, alongside an understanding of working with Federal system integrators.
  • Strategic Sales Mastery: A "Challenger Mindset" with the ability to use customer insights and a hunter's instinct to prospect new logos and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
  • Collaborative Influence: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of building internal and external partnerships, and the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Outcome-Driven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to assess and manage a territory to achieve maximum revenue, leveraging CRM tools to track success and consistently delivering referenceable business results.

#LI-REMOTE

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:

$142,500-$228,000 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.

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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