Principal Services Solutions Consultant, Strategics - EMEA (UK, France, Ger at Pure Storage

, , Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Management, Virtualization, Storage, Security, Networking, Sales Process, ROI Models, Value-Based Selling, Proposal Submission, Contract Negotiation, Risk Mitigation, Solution Design, Hybrid Cloud, Data Protection, Analytics, AI

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a proven track record in building data management solutions that solve customer business challenges. You will partner with other solutions services consultants to mentor them as you partner with customers, Sales, SE and Product teams, to develop highly scalable, resilient data management solutions that deliver the outcomes defined by our customers. You love thinking strategically about business problems, products, and technical challenges and thrive on connecting technology with measurable business value for customers. Most importantly, working as a team with your peers to close massive deals energizes you. What You Will be Doing Potential to manage multiple industry segments of Pure customers. Develop new-to-market offerings to drive new business across multiple segments/territories. Mentor and partner with services solutions consultants as needed. Manages specific focal areas within the Pure Portfolio. Cultivate a professional and consultative relationship with the customer up to and including the c-level, purchasing and storage administrative level, by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the customer. Strategically drive new business in enterprise accounts in close synergy with the account teams to achieve product and services bookings targets. Have a passion for designing, developing and building large scale data management solutions for major enterprise customers. Customarily and regularly engage at client facilities and deliver high impact presentations, leveraging strong technical skills. Take on a leadership role in analyzing requirements and performing advanced solution designs across a breadth of Pure and Hyper-scaler products and services. What You Bring to the Team 15+ years experience with selling into industry vertical. 10+ years designing solutions including virtualization, storage, security and networking. Recognized industry certification is preferable. Quota bearing experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree. Expert working knowledge of the sales process, including the identification of customer use cases, development of ROI models, and value-based selling. Proficient in sizing, scope and position Pure’s Services Portfolio. High degree of technical competency to respond to customer needs and to discuss product capabilities and applications with technical users/buyers. Expert in coordination and submission of winning proposals (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs), effective contract negotiations, appropriate/applicable interpretation of contract terms and conditions, issue identification and risk mitigation. Experience in selling and closing large, solution-oriented opportunities. Competency in some or all of the technology pillars that enable customers to leverage Pure’s Modern Data Experience - Data Management/Protection/Migration, Analytics/AI/ML, Business Applications, and MultiCloud. Working understanding of Hybrid Cloud strategies and major players in this space. Well versed on strengths and weaknesses of key competitors in the data storage industry and how to leverage this knowledge. Working knowledge of ‘Go To Market’ Sales Motions across both Enterprise and Global accounts. Ability to work individually in managing complex challenges. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google suite. Solid understanding of the use of Salesforce or Sales CRM Equivalents Fluent English and 2nd European Language strongly desired Up to 25% travel is possible. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers. Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®! Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good. 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. Check out purebenefits.com for more information. ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY: Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview. OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM: We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. 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. JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST. BRING YOUR BOLD. BRING YOUR FLASH.

Responsibilities

You will manage multiple industry segments of Pure customers and develop new-to-market offerings to drive new business. Additionally, you will mentor services solutions consultants and cultivate professional relationships with customers at various levels.