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Job ID 2118841
Job Description
BACKGROUND
Join MinIO as we search for an energetic and visionary Sales Executive ready to spearhead our mission of acquiring and closing new business opportunities. With 77% of the Fortune 100 relying on our cutting-edge solutions, this role offers an exciting opportunity to significantly impact our customer expansion efforts. You will be supported by a dedicated team and an exceptional product, empowering you to thrive in this fast-paced environment.
In this position, you will actively pursue and engage potential enterprise customers, convey MinIO’s compelling value proposition, and close impactful deals. Your success hinges on your ability to navigate a dynamic setting and collaborate across teams to evolve our approach from primarily product-led sales to a focused sales-driven growth strategy.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- **Drive New Business Acquisition:** Take the initiative to prospect and identify new customer opportunities throughout the US and Europe. Formulate and implement strategies to generate leads, arrange meetings, and successfully close new business deals.
- **Master MinIO’s Value Proposition:** Become proficient in articulating MinIO’s unique offerings. Tailor your communication to resonate with potential clients, effectively demonstrating how our solutions address their needs and drive meaningful business results.
- **Manage the Sales Pipeline:** Oversee and propel the entire sales process from generating leads to closing deals. Maintain a strong pipeline of potential clients to ensure consistent business growth and the achievement of your sales goals.
- **Develop Client Relationships:** Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with prospective customers. Gain insight into their business challenges and illustrate how MinIO’s solutions can fulfill their requirements.
- **Collaborate Across Teams:** Partner closely with various teams, including product development, marketing, and customer support, to create aligned strategies that enhance the overall customer experience. Your contributions are essential as we shift from a product-centric sales model to a more sales-focused growth approach.
- **Provide Accurate Forecasting:** Ensure transparency and accuracy in forecasting your sales activities and achievements. Regularly report on your sales pipeline and performance metrics to facilitate ongoing improvements and strategic planning.
REQUIREMENTS
- **Proven Sales Experience:** A minimum of 7 years in sales, showcasing a successful track record of prospecting and closing new customers. Demonstrated ability to consistently surpass sales targets and contribute to revenue growth.
- **Startup Experience:** Relevant experience in a startup environment, adept at addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly changing landscape.
- **Focus on New Business Development:** Extensive experience in pinpointing and converting new enterprise business prospects. Ability to craft and implement effective lead generation and deal closure strategies.
- **Enterprise Sales Expertise:** Background in selling to enterprise-level customers, with a proven ability to engage and persuade key decision-makers. Familiarity with lengthy sales cycles and high-value transactions is essential.
- **Technical Domain Knowledge:** Previous sales experience in the technology sector, notably within cloud-native technologies, B2B SaaS, or data infrastructure solutions. Understanding the challenges and needs of potential clients in these areas is vital.
- **Growth-Focused Mindset:** Experience in early-stage or growth-phase companies is advantageous. Demonstrated capability to thrive in fast-paced, results-oriented environments.
- **Challenger Sales Approach:** Proficient in recognizing and challenging the status quo. Ability to present clear business value and execute successful proof of concepts (POCs) while closing competitive deals.
- **Collaborative Team Player:** Capacity to effectively engage across various departments, utilizing strong team dynamics and leveraging our outstanding product to achieve sales success.
Desired Skills and Experience
- **Driven and Persistent:** Tenacious, resourceful, and always ready to go above and beyond to seal deals and ensure customer satisfaction.
- **Exceptional Communication Skills:** Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with the talent to clearly convey MinIO’s value proposition to diverse stakeholders, including C-level executives.
- **Educational Qualifications:** Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, marketing, or related disciplines; MBA is preferred.
- **Negotiation and Influence:** Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and foster cross-functional collaboration throughout the sales process.
- Join MinIO and capitalize on your startup experience to generate new customer relationships. With robust team support and an exceptional product at your disposal, help us transition to a successful sales-driven growth strategy and elevate our success to new heights!
Benefits
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Options (401k, IRA)
- Equity Opportunities
- At least 12 Paid Public Holidays
- Generous Discretionary Time Off