District Manager - SLED, North East
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Company Overview:

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• Industry analysts and press applaud Pures leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 6,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say bring it on to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

Position Overview:

Pure Storage is looking for an operationally strong, mature and highly motivated District Manager who can build and lead a team of focused account executives. Responsibilities include recruiting direct (AE) and aligned (SE) reporting roles, accurate forecasting, AE development, territory planning, and extensive channel partner relationship development. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish strong business relationships at the executive level, supporting key sales presentations, and providing strategic direction to the sales team in coordinating multiple resources within an account and successfully closing business for Pure Storage.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of SLED Account Executives, and ensure that the Pure Culture and Values are embedded into your team.
• Hire additional Account Executives as the business demands.
• Provide leadership to the extended Pure Storage team aligned to your district (SEs, Channel Managers, Inside Sales reps, etc.).
• Closely manage and enable the teams performance related to KPIs including pipeline growth, partner team alignment, forecast accuracy, POC management. At all times maintain a 4X pipeline to goal.
• Recruit, develop and maintain strong relationships with channel partner principals, AEs and leadership teams.
• Drive sales call activity and lead by example. Ensure that each member of the team attains or over-achieves quota.
• Significant field travel expected.
• Deliver business results which include annual bookings goal, new logo production and AE participation at or above goal.
• Weekly review of activities, pipeline and if pipeline insufficient to deliver plan.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Performance management of team.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years successful field sales management experience in storage or core Information Technology infrastructure in highly competitive environment.
• Experience selling to IT departments and IT management is required.
• Experience outside of traditional storage for the past consecutive 5 years
• Passionate and persuasive. Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of recruitment and associate development.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to clearly and effectively articulate Pure Storages value.
• Must be organized, detail and process oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and use good judgment in identifying root causality and problem solving.
• Ability to coordinate Pure Storage resources to execute a complex sales strategy.
• Ability to use CRM and other online tools effectively.
• BA/BS required.

Pay Transparency Statement:

The annual base salary range is: $148,500 - $262,000. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team eventscheck out purebenefits.com for more information.

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

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Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

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