This role involves developing new business opportunities through prospecting, qualifying leads, and working closely with sales and marketing teams to drive growth in the enterprise storage industry, primarily focusing on inside sales activities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prospect and identify net new sales opportunities within targeted accounts
Qualify leads and set appointments for field sales representatives
Research and understand key target accounts to develop tailored outreach strategies
Collaborate with marketing to execute outbound call campaigns and generate leads
Work with channel partners on outbound prospecting and sales initiatives
Support the progression of opportunities through the sales pipeline
Handle project upsells and renewals as needed
Conduct virtual presentations to prospective clients and partners
Maintain and utilize sales enablement tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Discover.org
Coordinate with field sales teams to identify targets and penetrate new accounts
Requirements
Minimum 1 year experience in sales, preferably storage
Ability to penetrate net-new accounts and create new opportunities
Proven track record of exceeding sales quota and managing a targeted account base
Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize various sales-related activities and adapt to shifting priorities
Strong organizational skills and effective time management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German, including Swiss German
Deep understanding and research skills on key target accounts
Experience with prospecting targeted accounts, sourcing leads, qualifying opportunities, and working with channel partners
Ability to clearly communicate Pure Storage business value to varying roles in an IT organization
Experience with sales enablement tools including Salesforce.com, Discover.org, Gmail, LinkedIn, and InsideSales.com
Ability to develop outbound call campaigns in collaboration with Field Marketing and Channel partners
Ability to qualify and respond to daily marketing generated leads
Ability to handle project upsells and renewals as needed
Willingness to travel approximately 5-10% for tradeshow events, enterprise briefings, and customer visits
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or similar qualification
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified)
Work schedule (office-centric role with 3 days in the office per week, flexible variations depending on business need)
Work environment perks (flexible time off, wellness resources, company-sponsored team events)
Career development through Pure's Sales Development Program, mentorship, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement
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