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Confluent Flink Product Sales Specialist in United Kingdom
With Confluent, organisations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day – we're creating an entirely new category within data infrastructure - data streaming. This technology will allow every organisation to create experiences and use the power of data in ways that profoundly impact the way we all live. This impact is our purpose and drives us to do better every day.
One Confluent. One team. One Data Streaming Platform.
Data Connects Us.
About the Role:
As a member of the Confluent Sales Team, the Product Sales Specialist is responsible for selling Confluent’s Apache Flink based Stream Processing solutions to our North American customers. We expect you to use your prospecting, sales, negotiation, and leadership skills to effectively sell Confluent offerings to leading companies to meet and exceed your quarterly sales target. You must possess a "consumption/growth" mentality with a proven track record of success within a value-driven sales model.
What You Will Do:
Responsible for driving revenue growth in our large, complex, and highly visible accounts
Develop a deep understanding of our Apache Flink product’s features, functionality, and benefits to become an in-depth expert/SME on our selling motions for them
Leading, driving, and executing a strategic complex sales cycle with responsibility for the product line, alongside the wider Confluent Account Teams
Align closely with our product specialized Solutions Engineering team and product development teams on technical wins
Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Act as a champion for our product, advocating for customer needs within the organization and driving product enhancements
What You Will Bring:
3+ years of experience in quota-carrying sales or sales technical role in a competitive market with a focus on growing consumption within accounts/territory
Prior experience in Big Data, Consumption, Cloud, SaaS, Open Source, or Enterprise IT Solutions
Exceptional skills in team work and organizing cross functional teams to secure the success of the sales process
Previous sales methodology training (i.e. MEDDPICC, Challenger, etc.)
Prior experience in leading and executing a highly complex sales strategy , preferably in an overlay role.
Consistent track record of success and history of overachieving and hitting quota attainment
Ability to articulate, educate, and sell the business value to businesses of all sizes
Experience developing and improving processes and managing change within an organization
Open to Travel to customer locations as needed
BS/BA degree or equivalent preferred
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