Pure Storage

District Manager, SLED (Southeast)

Pure Storage$157K — $251K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in leading IT sales teams, especially within the SLED sector
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales processes with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of public sector procurement and funding mechanisms
  • Proficient in CRM tools for analytics and forecasting
  • Exceptional communication skills for influence at executive levels

Responsibilities

  • Drive district performance by achieving a 4X pipeline and setting booking goals
  • Recruit and develop top talent while fostering a high-performance culture
  • Manage KPIs to ensure long-term growth and accurate territory planning
  • Cultivate strategic partnerships with channel partners to align objectives
  • Serve as a strategic advisor during complex public sector sales cycles

Benefits

  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Recognition as a top workplace and focus on innovation
  • Team-oriented culture emphasizing support and collaboration
  • Flexible time off and wellness resources for a healthy work-life balance
  • Company-sponsored team events to foster community
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

As the District Manager for SLED (State, Local, and Education) Southeast region, you will lead a high-performing team of Account Executives to accelerate the adoption of the Everpure Platform within the public sector. You will act as a strategic architect for the district, balancing high-level executive relationship building with operational rigor to transform how government and education entities manage their data. By collaborating with cross-functional leaders in Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Channels, you will ensure your team displaces legacy infrastructure with modern, sustainable solutions.

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina or Florida

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Drive District Performance: Deliver predictable business results by maintaining a 4X pipeline and ensuring every team member meets or exceeds booking goals and new logo production targets.
  • Build and Scale Talent: Own the full talent lifecycle for your district, from recruiting top-tier Account Executives to providing continuous coaching that embeds Everpure's values and high-performance culture.
  • Optimize Operational Rigor: Manage team KPIs with precision, focusing on forecast accuracy, POC management, and territory planning to ensure long-term, scalable growth.
  • Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Lead the engagement strategy for channel partner principals and leadership, ensuring deep alignment between our partners' goals and Everpure's go-to-market objectives.
  • Executive Influence: Act as a key strategic advisor during complex sales cycles, delivering high-impact presentations to public sector executives to secure long-term partnerships.

WHAT YOU BRING
  • Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing field sales teams within the IT infrastructure or storage industry, specifically focused on the SLED market.
  • Strategic Sales Orchestration: Expert-level skills in managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and coordinating cross-functional resources (SEs, Inside Sales, Channels) to win large-scale public sector contracts.
  • Public Sector Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of the unique procurement, funding, and technical requirements of State, Local, and Education departments.
  • Operational Proficiency: Highly analytical mindset with the ability to use CRM tools for data-driven decision-making, territory planning, and accurate revenue forecasting.
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional persuasive communication skills with a track record of building trust and establishing long-term business relationships at the CIO and Director level.

#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:

$157,000-$251,000 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
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