Account Executive, SLED - Commonwealth of Virginia
Pure StorageRemote, Virginia
Full Time
Posted January 7, 2026
$127k - $203k
Apply Now
Application opens on company website
Job Description
The role involves driving sales of data storage solutions to State, Local, and Education customers by developing relationships, identifying opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet sales targets and expand customer accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive sales of data storage solutions to SLED customers within the territory
- Identify and pursue new sales opportunities and expand existing customer relationships
- Develop and present compelling value propositions based on customer needs and procurement processes
- Collaborate with technical teams, product managers, and channel partners to create customized storage solutions
- Build and maintain relationships with customers to ensure high satisfaction and value realization
- Lead pursuit teams and develop account plans to engage internal resources and partners for customer acquisition
- Manage a sales pipeline to meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas
Requirements
- Proven track record of success in SLED sales, with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets
- In-depth knowledge of the SLED procurement process, including experience with RFIs, RFPs, and contract negotiations
- Knowledge of working with Federal system integrators
- Ability to sell your company’s story and the unique value proposition of storage solutions
- Authenticity and a genuine desire to engage customers and understand their business challenges
- Thought leadership, creativity, and a Challenger Mindset, with the ability to apply customer insights and expertise in technology solutions to position Pure’s portfolio to solve persistent problems or create new customer value
- Avid hunter with proven prospecting skills, consistently opening doors to new customers and navigating seamlessly between the boardroom and the data center while passionately positioning the advantages of a Pure Storage solution
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to build relationships easily and deepen them over time
- Ability to assess, plan, and actively manage a territory to achieve maximum revenue and efficiency
- Experience leading a complex sales process with multiple stakeholders, while fostering teamwork and shared ownership internally and with Partners
- Experience outside of traditional storage for the past consecutive 5 years
- Consistent track record of exceeding quota and driving reference-able business
- Passionate about post-sales customer success
- Skilled in delivering business results and leveraging CRM tools to track and manage success metrics for the territory
- Minimum of 5 years of outside sales experience with a focus on new logo acquisition or business development, consistently delivering 5-10 million USD per year in revenues
Benefits & Perks
Annual base salary range of $126,500 to $202,500 USD
Potential eligibility for incentive pay and/or equity
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Support for accommodations and accessibility during hiring process
Inclusive and diverse work environment with Employee Resource Groups
Ready to Apply?
Join Pure Storage and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More at Pure Storage
More jobs at Pure Storage
ServiceNow Developer
Pure Storage
NEW
Bangalore
Full Time
22h
ServiceNow Developer
Pure Storage
NEW
Bangalore
Full Time
22h
Customer Success Manager German Speaking
Pure Storage
NEW
Prague
Full Time
22h
More jobs in Remote, Virginia
Business Development Capture Manager
Celonis
Remote
Full Time
Dec 17
$100k-115k
Account Executive, Mid Market EST CST
Samsara
Remote
Full Time
Dec 25
$119k-158k
Core Enterprise Account Executive EST CST - Remote NY
Samsara
Remote
Full Time
Dec 29