Sales Executive, Google Cloud

at  Gapps Oy

Are you passionate about empowering businesses with cutting-edge cloud solutions? Do you thrive on solving customer’s challenges and delighting them with innovative solutions?
Join our company driven by values of community spirit, trust, continuous learning and innovation. To learn more on what it means to be a Gappsian, check out our Gapps Culture Handbook.
Help us deliver groundbreaking Google Cloud projects for our customers in the Nordics. You’ll play a prominent part in shaping architectures, enhancing security, and enabling smooth transitions with our team of experts who love what they do.

WHAT KIND OF ROLE WILL YOU STEP INTO?

We’re seeking a dynamic Sales Executive with a knack for solution sales, passion for technology, and eagerness for continuous learning. If you get excited about helping Nordic organizations unlock the potential of cutting-edge cloud solutions, then this role is perfect for you.
As a member of our nine-strong cross-functional Google Cloud team, you’ll work closely with Cloud Architects/Engineers as well as our growth and marketing team. Your main objective will be to leverage your expertise in customer interaction and sales to identify opportunities for maximizing the potential of Cloud for both new and existing customers.

Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of areas, including:

• Acquiring new customers
• Ensuring the satisfaction and growth of our existing customers
• Working closely with Google in various activities and sales opportunities
• Planning campaigns with our Sales and Marketing teams
• Working closely with our partners such as booking agencies
• Planning growth strategies with Business Leads
• Helping improve our sales process and account management
• Keeping yourself updated with the technological advancements and new capabilities of Google Cloud

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE?

Above all, we are looking for a great cultural fit for our vibrant team with a let’s go attitude! Previous experience with Google Cloud is not necessary, but understanding of other cloud platforms and overall interest in technologies and IT solutions is a substantial benefit. A key ingredient is your positive and active approach to learning and interacting with customers. We will help you get up to speed.

In this role, the following characteristics, skill sets, and experience will assist you:

• Have a strong interest in cloud infrastructure and cloud services with previous experience in the IT-sector.
• Preferably have an existing background in the field of software, software consultation and cloud solutions, such as Google Cloud Platform, Azure or AWS.
• Have seen with your own eyes how the effort and actions can make or break the deal.
• Understand the mindset of a digital native company.
• Have a desire to learn new things and share your knowledge.
• Have an open and curious mind to explore new ideas and the courage to test them.
• Have the ability to interpret the changing needs of customers in their specific business and work environment, and implement the Gappsian way of ensuring an excellent customer experience.
• Have good communication, collaboration and self management skills.
• Are able to fluently converse in Finnish as well as English, additionally Swedish is considered a valuable skill as we are growing in the market.