Confluent

Account Executive, DSP

Germany

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Streaming, Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Proven data analytics sales experience, ideally in data infrastructure, database, open source, messaging, or big data. Must possess a results-oriented mentality, strong technical acumen in data streaming concepts, Kafka, and the Confluent platform, and the ability to communicate technical value to both technical and business audiences. Requires strong collaboration skills, executive presence, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to justify favorable agreements. Experience in a high-growth environment is also required.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a regional go-to-market strategy, defining target segments and KPIs to drive awareness and interest in Confluent's Shift Left solutions. Become an expert in sales motions for new product releases like Flink, Tableflow, and Connect, and solutions such as Shift Left architecture and AI Agent data streaming architecture. Clearly articulate the value proposition of Confluent's streaming platform to technical and business audiences. Proactively prospect and develop a sales pipeline, engaging with Confluent sales teams to build expansion opportunities. Create and deliver persuasive sales presentations tailored to specific partner needs, and engage with stakeholders to understand pain points and present tailored solutions. Execute and land new customer data streaming projects by helping customers design future-state solutions and implementation plans. Collaborate with partner organizations on joint go-to-market plans, co-marketing initiatives, and sales enablement. Maintain a deep understanding of the data streaming landscape and build strong relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

Sales
Go-to-market strategy
Sales pipeline
Customer engagement
Business development
Data streaming
Flink
Tableflow
Connect
Shift Left architecture
AI Agent data streaming architecture
Value proposition
Sales presentations

Confluent

Data streaming solutions for real-time processing

About Confluent

Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$443.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Best Teammates on Planet Earth - Loving your job has a lot to do with the people around you. Luckily at Confluent, you will find some of the most genuine people who make you excited to come to work each day.
Adjustable Working Arrangements - While most of our employees work typical business hours, we encourage everyone to partner with their manager to make a schedule that works best for them and Confluent.
Robust Benefits - Health and wellness is important and Confluent is proud to offer a total benefits program that ranks in the top percentile of companies similar in size to our industry in our established geographies.
Rest and Recharge Days - Personal time off is great but it is even better when your whole team has the day. Each quarter, teams have three recharge days where the entire team logs off and refreshes before coming back to work.
Weekly Lunch Spend - At Confluent, we have a weekly lunch program called “No Pay Thursday.” On Thursdays, lunch is provided by Confluent at local restaurants and grocery stores, taxes may apply for some countries.
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - Confluent employees work really hard to meet the needs of our growing and scaling business. To make sure that we don’t burn out, we encourage everyone to balance their PTO in an adequate way.

Risks

CTO Chad Verbowski's retirement may lead to a temporary leadership vacuum.
WarpStream acquisition may present integration challenges, disrupting operations.
Participation in MongoDB AI Program exposes Confluent to competitive pressures.

Differentiation

Confluent's platform is based on Apache Kafka, a leading open-source data streaming technology.
The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring steady recurring revenue streams.
Confluent's solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Apache Flink complements Confluent's existing Apache Kafka-based solutions.
Integration with MongoDB's AI Applications Program enhances AI-driven data processing capabilities.
The OEM Program launch can drive new partnerships and expand market presence.

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