Snowflake

Account Executive - Acquisition

Germany

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Cloud, AI, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a BA/BS degree and 3+ years of field sales experience, preferably in data or cloud technology, with 5+ years focused on generating new business within Enterprise accounts. Proven ability to independently manage, develop, and close new client relationships is required, along with a track record of hitting quota, driving consistent activity, and pipeline development. Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills are essential, as is the ability to understand business drivers around IT and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Fluency in German is also required.

Responsibilities

The Account Executive will achieve sales quotas by developing a sales strategy and regional sales plan for their allocated territory, including a target prospect list. They will develop marketing plans with the marketing team to drive revenue growth and act as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding their IT roadmap to promote Snowflake solutions. Responsibilities include prospecting, qualifying leads, developing new sales opportunities, arranging and conducting executive discussions, managing the sales process, closing agreements, and ensuring customer satisfaction through ongoing account management to drive additional revenue.

Skills

Sales
Client Relationship Management
Prospecting
Negotiation
Closing Agreements
Account Management
Sales Strategy
Marketing Planning
Solution Selling
Presentation Skills
Listening Skills
Organization
Contact Management

Snowflake

Data management and analytics platform

About Snowflake

Snowflake provides a platform called the AI Data Cloud that helps organizations manage and analyze their data. This platform allows users to store and process large amounts of data efficiently, offering services like data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and data sharing. Snowflake's system works by uniting data from different sources, enabling secure sharing and performing various types of analytics. What sets Snowflake apart from its competitors is its ability to operate seamlessly across multiple public clouds, allowing users to access their data from anywhere. The company's goal is to help businesses leverage their data for better decision-making by providing a flexible subscription-based service that scales according to their needs.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,341.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

We've got your back - We offer comprehensive health insurance plans, health savings accounts, robust retirement plans, and generous life and disability insurance.
A Balanced Lifestyle - All Snowflakes have access to our weekly online lunch and learns, virtual workout classes, and ergonomic work-from-home equipment. We offer on-demand mental health and wellness programs to support our employees and their families.
Your People Matter - Help offset the cost of growing your family with our fertility benefits and family planning resources. Count on our generous time-off and various leave plans for you to rest, refuel, and sustain a great work-life balance.
Global Snowflake Team - No matter where you are in the world, we will get you connected and supported with a work-from-home setup.
Treat Yourself - Personalize your Snowflake benefits by tapping into our employee discounts and pre-tax selections.
Invest In Your Future - Eligible employees enjoy new hire equity, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a quarterly bonus or commission program.

Risks

Integration challenges from Datavolo acquisition may disrupt operations and customer service.
Increased competition from Mistral AI could challenge Snowflake's market position.
Convertible senior notes pricing may increase financial pressure if market conditions worsen.

Differentiation

Snowflake offers a unified platform for diverse data workloads, unlike traditional solutions.
The AI Data Cloud enables near-unlimited scale and performance for data mobilization.
Snowflake's seamless multi-cloud experience ensures efficient data operations across locations.

Upsides

Acquisition of Datavolo enhances Snowflake's open data integration capabilities.
Investment in Metaplane boosts AI-driven data quality solutions for Snowflake users.
Snowflake Ventures' investment in Hex expands accessibility of data tools to non-technical users.

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