Hybrid Sales Account Executive

at Tintri

• Job title: Sales Account Executive
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SFDC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Shanghai, China

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