Hybrid Acquisition Account Executive

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About the role

  • Acquisition Account Executive responsible for driving new customer acquisition using Confluent’s data streaming platform. Collaborating across teams to build effective solution designs and foster customer relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales cycle for net-new logos in your assigned Enterprise territory — from prospecting to discovery, solution design, negotiation, and close.
  • Proactively identify, qualify, and engage prospects, building a strong and healthy pipeline.
  • Develop and present compelling value propositions tailored to customer needs and business outcomes.
  • Partner with Solutions Engineers and Services teams to design effective solutions and ensure a seamless transition post-sale.
  • Drive the use of strategic sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC) to build and develop a deal structure, forecast accurately, and close with confidence.
  • Build and nurture relationships with C-level and senior stakeholders to establish trust and credibility.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, business development, and channel teams to maximize your territory potential.
  • Stay informed about Confluent’s offerings and the broader data infrastructure landscape.
  • Travel as needed to engage customers and progress deals.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in quota-carrying B2B sales, with a strong focus on net-new prospect acquisition.
  • Demonstrated success in a consultative, solution-selling environment within tech — ideally in SaaS, cloud, big data, or open-source.
  • Experience applying structured sales methodologies (MEDDPICC, Challenger, SPIN, etc.).
  • Track record of meeting or exceeding quota in fast-paced, competitive markets.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills — written, verbal, and visual — with an ability to influence at all levels.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; able to balance multiple priorities across complex deals.
  • A team-first mindset, high integrity, and eagerness to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work hours
  • Professional development budget
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Global team events

Job title

Acquisition Account Executive

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Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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