Client Executive

Own Every Moment at Net App

At Net App, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, Net App is where your journey begins.

As an Enterprise Client Executive
, you’ll own a defined book of named enterprise accounts across the Great Chicago region. This is a true quota-carrying role with both annual and semi-annual targets
, focused on driving growth across a balanced mix of Protect/Defend
, Expand
, and Land (whitespace) accounts.

You’ll work side by side with a Solutions Engineer and a strong channel and alliance ecosystem to design, position, and deliver Net App’s full portfolio of storage solutions
. Your ability to uncover customer pain points, size opportunities, and lead productive business conversations is critical in driving quota attainment and building lasting customer relationships.

• Own your number:
  Meet or exceed assigned annual and semi-annual quotas through strategic account planning, pipeline discipline, and execution.
• Full-cycle selling:
  Manage every stage of the sales process from prospecting and discovery to proposal, negotiation, and close, with a focus on customer outcomes.
• Pipeline generation:
  Build and maintain a strong funnel through consistent prospecting, account mapping, and partner engagement.
• Partner-driven success:
  Co-sell with Net App’s channel and alliance partners to expand reach, accelerate deal velocity, and strengthen customer relationships.
• MEDDIC discipline:
  Qualify opportunities with precision; identify metrics, decision processes, and champions to ensure predictable deal progression.
• Forecasting rigor:
  Deliver accurate forecasts and business updates; assess deal risk, coverage, and commit levels with a data-driven mindset.
• Strategic account management:
  Protect and expand within existing accounts, identifying opportunities to grow Net App’s footprint across storage and data management solutions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with your Solutions Engineer to architect solutions, size deals, and ensure technical and business alignment throughout the sales cycle.
• Customer engagement:
  Build relationships at multiple levels, from hands-on practitioners to C-suite decision makers, and be the trusted advisor who drives business impact.
• Operate with urgency:
  Navigate complex enterprise environments while maintaining focus, accountability, and precision in execution.

• 7+ years of enterprise technology sales experience in data center infrastructure or storage solutions.
• Proven success in both hunting and farming enterprise accounts; comfortable managing a mixed territory.
• Quota-carrying experience with a consistent record of exceeding annual sales targets.
• Expertise in MEDDIC and Force Management methodologies; capable of driving structured discovery and qualification processes.
• Demonstrated ability to forecast accurately, manage pipeline health, and execute with accountability.
• Deep experience selling through and with channel partners, including resellers and distributors.
• Ability to work effectively with Solutions Engineers, Architects, and leadership teams to build and close business.
• Strong business acumen, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience in enterprise storage, data management, or infrastructure modernization within the IT or technology sector.

The target salary range for this position is 274, USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved.

Final compensation packages are…