Account Executive : ISV/OEM Sales - Greater China at Confluent

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Embedded Sales Experience, Hunter Mentality, Technical Acumen, Executive Presence, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills, High-Growth Environment Experience, Relationships with MSPs, Cloud Service Providers

Industry

Software Development

Description

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them. It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together. One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform. About the Role: Confluent is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Embedded Sales Executive to drive revenue growth in India. This role focuses on acquiring, building and managing strategic partnerships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Cloud Service providers to embed Confluent's streaming platform within their offerings. The successful candidate will be a proven sales professional with a strong track record of building revenue streams, specifically within the data infrastructure space. What You Will Do: Drive ISV Embedded Sales Motion: Develop and execute a regional go-to-market strategy to identify key ISVs and CSPs that align with Confluent's strategic goals and focus on embedding Confluent within these companies Define Clear Objectives: Target segments, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and create targeted sales campaigns utilizing direct sales, digital marketing, and partner channels to drive awareness and interest in Confluent's embedded solutions. Execute and Close New Opportunities: Engage with key stakeholders within target organizations to understand their pain points and business objectives, presenting tailored solutions that demonstrate the value of embedding Confluent's platform. Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions to finalize partnership agreements, collaborate with internal teams for alignment on product capabilities and messaging, and provide ongoing support and resources to ensure partner success and smooth integration. Hunt for New Opportunities: Proactively prospect and develop a robust sales pipeline. Identify and qualify potential partners based on their market reach, technical capabilities, and alignment with Confluent's strategic objectives. Build Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers within target MSPs and cloud service providers. Negotiate mutually beneficial partnership agreements that drive revenue growth for both organizations. Evangelize Confluent's Platform: Clearly articulate the value proposition of Confluent's streaming platform to technical and business audiences within partner organizations. Showcase the benefits of embedding Kafka and Confluent for their customers. Develop Compelling Sales Presentations: Create and deliver persuasive presentations that highlight the revenue-generating potential of partnering with Confluent. Tailor presentations to the specific needs and priorities of each potential partner. Collaborate with Partners: Work closely with partner organizations to develop joint go-to-market plans, co-marketing initiatives, and sales enablement programs. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Maintain a deep understanding of the evolving data streaming landscape, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics. What You Will Bring: Proven Embedded Sales Experience: Demonstrated success in selling embedded software solutions, ideally within the data infrastructure, database, open source, messaging, or big data space. Specific experience working with MSPs and/or tertiary cloud service providers is highly preferred. Hunter Mentality: A proactive and results-oriented approach to sales with a proven ability to identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities. Strong Technical Acumen: A solid understanding of data streaming concepts, Kafka, and the Confluent platform. Ability to effectively communicate technical value to both technical and business audiences. Executive Presence: Confidence and credibility to engage with senior-level executives within partner organizations. Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts and deliver compelling sales presentations. Strong Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate favorable partnership agreements that align with Confluent's business objectives. Experience in a High-Growth Environment: Prior experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup or high-growth technology company. Existing Relationships with MSPs and Cloud Service Providers (Preferred): Established network of contacts within the target partner ecosystem. Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion. Come As You Are Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Account Executive will drive revenue growth by acquiring and managing strategic partnerships with Managed Service Providers and Cloud Service Providers. They will develop and execute a go-to-market strategy to embed Confluent's streaming platform within these organizations.