Commercial Client Executive ( m​/fd

The Role

As a Client Executive in the Corporate segment you will be responsible for leading the sales activity in a set of Commercial (“Mittelstands”) accounts to achieve the assigned sales quota. By promoting and cultivating a team-based selling approach, you will ensure that hybrid and Cloud Services sales motions are successfully executed across the Named Territory account list. Working alongside Net App’s Partner and Distributor ecosystem, the Client Executive in the Corporate Segment serves as a trusted advisor to customers and uses business acumen and technical expertise to deliver a differentiated value proposition and unique customer value.

• In addition to the expansion of existing accounts, the focus is on acquiring new customers
• Create and maintain Plans that define how you will Protect, Grow and Acquire business across your Territory.
• Disrupt the mindset of Customers and Partners by bringing innovative ideas that showcase the case for change and Net App’s distinctive value proposition
• Build and expand trust‑based relationships with Net App's strategic route to market partners – particularly Channel Partners, Global System Integrators and Distribution – to maximize co‑selling opportunities and in turn deliver customer value and satisfaction
• Lead and coordinate the end‑to‑end sales cycle including Pipeline generation, qualification, solution design, pricing and quoting, deal/contract negotiation across Net App’s hybrid & cloud solutions.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to profitably grow revenues and expand the wallet share in your customer base.
• Responsible for sales forecasting accuracy, linearity and operational hygiene to achieve business management excellence
• Achieve assigned revenue goals

• Demonstrated ability to surpass goals, seizing opportunities to push the envelope and define and win new opportunities to serve customers and achieve results
• An aptitude for understanding how technology products and solutions solve business problems
• A high degree of familiarity with the changing IT ecosystem including hybrid architectures, private cloud and migrations to public cloud
• Able to demonstrate success in developing and executing a comprehensive sales plan
• Communicates with clarity, simplicity, energy, and passion
• Personal commitment to success and the ability to motivate others to succeed with a history of delivered results
• Located within assigned territory and able to travel frequently to visit local customers and partners

• Degree in technical or business curriculum or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in sales role
• Proven record of over achievement of quota and KPI’s
• Previous experience in enterprise software, SaaS, or Cloud is preferred, but not essential

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let’s talk.

At Net App, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in‑office and/or in‑person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Net App is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.

Why Net App?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age‑old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better – but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer’s unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work‑life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.