Client Executive

As a Client Executive - Financials in our Strategics program, you will be responsible for operating within a large, dedicated core team and a cross-functional team, managing the business relationships that drive the consumption of NetApp's products and services by one of NetApp’s largest Financial Services accounts. You will work directly with both the client’s core technology infrastructure group and lines-of-business to capture sales opportunities and work effectively across NetApp internal functions to drive business growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate and develop business growth opportunities, working collaboratively across organizations to maximize business results
• Understand the client’s strategic growth plans, business drivers, technology strategy, technology footprint, and engaged landscape
• Drive business development, forecast accurately, and achieve strategic goals, defined by the Client Director, by leading customers and internal teams through the entire business cycle
• Build and strengthen NetApp’s business relationship with the client; ensure all needs are met through the customer lifecycle
• Work collaboratively with VAR partners and ecosystem partners across the IT landscape to enhance our positioning and drive exponential growth
• Build executive relationships internally and externally, influence long-term strategic direction, and serve as a business partner for the client
• Contribute to the development of company objectives and principles, and to achieve sales function goals in creative and effective ways

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of technology sales experience, preferably in a team selling environment
• Background in IT infrastructure, Storage, Cloud Service, and SaaS, IaaS, PaaS (Preferably in vertical(s) listed above i.e.: Financials/Banking)
• Strong business acumen with a thorough understanding of sales strategies and demonstrated ability to execute
• Broad exposure to a variety of technologies and technology concepts in a distributed environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong leadership, customer service, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and can work both within a team and independently
• Ability to travel within the US

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or additional experience in stated areas

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

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We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

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