Senior Enterprise Account Executive
NashFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must have 12+ years of quota-carrying sales experience in a competitive market, with a focus on growing consumption within accounts or territories. Prior experience in Big Data, Consumption, Cloud, SaaS, Open Source, or Enterprise IT Solutions is required, along with previous sales methodology training. A consistent track record of overachieving and hitting quota attainment is essential, as is the ability to articulate business value and build strong customer relationships. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred, and candidates must be open to travel.
The Account Executive will be responsible for driving revenue growth in large, complex national accounts by proactively prospecting, identifying, qualifying, developing, and closing sales opportunities. They will lead and execute complex sales cycles, demonstrating the value of Confluent offerings to C-level executives. The role involves becoming an expert on Confluent solutions and the competitive landscape, developing a deep understanding of customer strategies to act as a trusted advisor, and collaborating with partner ecosystem teams, Solutions Engineering, Professional Services, and Customer Success Management to drive expansion and renewals.
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.