Confluent

Enterprise Account Executive, Strategic

Malaysia

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Data Streaming, Big Data, SaaSIndustries

Enterprise Account Executive - Malaysia

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not Specified

Position Overview

Confluent is revolutionizing data streaming, enabling companies to react faster, build smarter, and deliver dynamic experiences. We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to drive sales activities and customer acquisition in Malaysia. This role is crucial for developing and executing our go-to-market strategy in the region. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of selling complex Database, Messaging, Big Data, Open Source, and/or SaaS solutions to large corporate and multinational organizations.

About the Role

The Enterprise Account Executive will be instrumental in growing Confluent's customer base in Malaysia. You will be responsible for building awareness for Kafka and Confluent, actively prospecting, and developing a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed revenue targets. Building strong relationships within the Enterprise space and with Confluent Partners is key to success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Build awareness for Kafka and Confluent within the Malaysian market.
  • Actively prospect, identify, qualify, and develop sales pipeline in Malaysia.
  • Contribute to the Enterprise revenue generation efforts.
  • Close business to exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual bookings objectives.
  • Build strong and effective relationships within the Enterprise space, leading to growth opportunities.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing Confluent Partners.
  • Create and execute go-to-market plans focused on viral methods and organic growth.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of Enterprise sales experience in the Technology space.
  • Deep experience selling within the Database, Open Source, Messaging, or Big Data space into the Malaysian Enterprise market.
  • Ability to articulate and sell the business value of big data and its impact on businesses of all sizes.
  • Experience selling to Software Developers or Technology leaders, including C-Suite Executives.
  • Experience working in a sales role within a high-growth organization.

Company Information

Confluent is not just building better tech; we're rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and mutual support, where egos are left at the door and everyone contributes to shared success.

Our Culture:

  • We are a team that asks hard questions, gives honest feedback, and shows up for each other.
  • We value collaboration over solo acts, with smart, curious individuals pushing toward something bigger, together.
  • "One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform."

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Confluent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Belonging is the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. We make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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Skills

Enterprise Sales
Database Sales
Open Source Sales
Messaging Sales
Big Data Sales
SaaS Sales
Go-to-market Strategy
Pipeline Development
Relationship Building
Partner Management
Kafka
Confluent Platform

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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