VAST Data is looking for a Regional Sales Director to join us!
This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fast-growing startups of all time. Our mission is to simplify infrastructure & unleash insights. We do this by democratizing flash storage for all data with our revolutionary universal storage concept.
Description:
Develop business across a mix of federal Civilian government customers.
Generating revenue and working closely with a network of Channel Partners to successfully sell the VAST Data offering
Manage the sales process to align with customer buying cycles
Manage customer relationships from first meeting through (optional) proof of concept as well as after the sale to enable opportunities to expand the VAST Data footprint.
Develop and present proposals to customers with information that demonstrates the ability of the VAST solution to meet customers’ business objectives and justify the sale.
Prospect: penetrate large accounts, reaching decision-makers, and closing business.
Channel Development: work with a select number of systems resellers and integrators to enable market leverage.
Requirements:
Consistent track record of exceeding quota and driving referenceable business with large federal customers.
A history of developing and building storage footprint from the ground up.
Passion for developing account expansion strategies and the value of post-sales customer success.
Excellent time management and communication skills.
Desire to drive change and evangelize new technologies in a way that resonates with customers.
Minimum of 7 years Federal selling experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment experience is key, a mix of large company and startup experience.
The ability to speak with customers and partners at both a business-level and technical-level
Knowledge of the storage industry specifically: NFS, Object Storage and Enterprise Computing architectures.
Competitive attitude and strong work ethic with the ability to enthusiastically represent the company.
Proficient with Salesforce.com and Microsoft Office
