Hybrid Sales Account Executive

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About the role

  • Account Executive responsible for managing new AI and data storage accounts. Seeking candidates with strong industry contacts and successful sales experience within the region.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business through strong partner and customer contacts and industry knowledge.
  • Create and maintain a customer pipeline, hitting revenue goals and growing the territory.
  • Meet committed sales numbers on a quarterly basis.
  • Build relationships with Channel and OEM partners to grow brand presence to end users.
  • Establish executive level relationships, understanding the needs and language of customer’s specific business.
  • Lead and coordinate complex, team selling efforts (with internal and external partners).
  • Develop and maintain a strong partnership with all DDN staff, specifically with Sales Engineers and technical support staff.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the customers’ technology infrastructure, strategy and business requirements.
  • Partner with internal staff to create successful Proposals and Presentations in response to RFPs and other customer needs.
  • Drive a territory strategy in alignment with DDN brand strategy.
  • Accurately forecast sales figures and projections.
  • Consistent communication with DDN Sales Leadership including sales reports.
  • Manage accurate data and record keeping in SalesForce.com to increase customer satisfaction and brand penetration.
  • Attend trade shows and other activities to raise DDN’s presence in the industry.
  • Successfully negotiate with internal and external partners and end-user customers.
  • Manage customer relationships post-sale; including a strategy to close repeat business.

Requirements

  • Must have 6-8 years of experience in selling storage, with strong technical expertise, including deep industry knowledge and contacts.
  • A successful Account Executive will be expected to drive business through their own experience, including previously established relationships.
  • Must consistently be in the top 25% of sales force in quota attainment.
  • Must have experience negotiating large transactions and be instrumental in closing deals.
  • BA or BS in a related field is required.
  • A demonstrated knowledge of DDN SAN/NAS appliance product lines is desired.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Sales Account Executive

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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