Account Executive - Canada
OverjetInternship
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should have at least 5 years of quota-carrying sales experience in competitive markets, with prior experience in Big Data, Consumption, Cloud, SaaS, Open Source, or Enterprise IT Solutions. Previous sales methodology training and experience in leading strategic sales initiatives are required, along with a consistent track record of overachieving quotas. Exceptional communication, presentation, and time management skills are essential, as is high integrity, intelligence, self-drive, and a team-player attitude. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred, and willingness to travel to customer locations is necessary.
The Account Executive will be responsible for driving revenue growth in large, diverse, and complex territories within Canada, focusing on selling Confluent solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises. This role involves proactively prospecting, identifying, qualifying, developing, and closing sales pipelines, as well as owning the development, presentation, and sales of a value proposition. The Account Executive will also need to understand and sell to or through the partner ecosystem, partner with Solutions Engineers and Professional Services for customer success, and own the entire sales process while collaborating with internal teams. Becoming a subject matter expert on Confluent offerings and the competitive landscape, presenting to C-levels, and creating/nurturing customer relationships and opportunities are key duties. Travel to customer sites will be required to identify and develop sales opportunities.
Data streaming solutions for real-time processing
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.