Sales Specialist, Data Engineering at Snowflake

, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

236250.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Strategy, Data Engineering, Data Lakehouse, Customer Engagement, Sales Performance Metrics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Solutions, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Client Relationship Management, Ingestion Technologies, Transformation Technologies, Solution-Based Selling, Market Opportunities, Revenue Targets, Product Roadmap

Industry

Software Development

Description

Snowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential — and people too. With a culture that’s all in on impact, innovation, and collaboration, Snowflake is the sweet spot for building big, moving fast, and taking technology — and careers — to the next level. Snowflake is seeking an accomplished Principal Sales Specialist, Data Engineering Platform (Openflow and Iceberg/Polaris) to drive sales execution for our ingestion workloads. Reporting to the Managing Direction, Data Engineering Platform Sales, this is a strategic role that works closely with the broader field organization to ensure the successful customer adoption of Snowflake’s Data Engineering and Data Lake capabilities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Achieve pipeline generation and revenue targets for allocated accounts and/or territory on a quarterly and annual basis by developing a sales strategy in the allocated territory with a target account list Execute tailored sales plays to capture market opportunities in Data Engineering, helping customers optimize their use of Snowflake's platform. Work directly with customers to understand their Data Engineering needs, communicating insights to inform Snowflake’s product roadmap and ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Become an expert in Snowflake’s Data Engineering and Data Lakehouse capabilities and provide executive-level insights to customers and partners, guiding strategic discussions that emphasize the value of Snowflake’s Data Engineering capabilities. Work with our Account Executives, Sales Engineers, Leadership and Field CTOs to drive customer engagements from discovery and qualification through solution implementation and deployment Track, analyze, and report on Data Engineering sales performance metrics, using data-driven insights to optimize strategies and drive continuous improvement Partner with the broader cross-functional organization to integrate Data Engineering sales efforts with Snowflake’s overall go-to-market plans. Driving the forecast of the region and exceeding revenue targets on consumption MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 10+ years of professional experience and at least 6 of years sales experience with consistently exceeding sales objectives selling technical solutions and software products into the enterprise market A strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in highly competitive markets A familiarity with solution-based approach to selling, have experience managing a complex sales process and possess excellent presentation and listening skills, organization and contact management capabilities Proven ability to independently manage, develop, and close new client relationships Strong presentation and communication skills, capable of engaging with senior executives and key decision-makers at both technical and business levels. In-depth knowledge of Data Engineering, Data Lakehouse, Ingestion and Transformation technologies, with proven expertise in driving successful sales initiatives within these domains Strong ability to work across cross-functional teams including Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Product PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience operating in overlay sales role and/or driving product consumption through workloads and use cases Technical background with an understanding of the data space and market Bachelor’s Degree Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential. Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. How do you want to make your impact? For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: This role is eligible to participate in Snowflake's commission plan and it is common for employees in this role to receive total on-target earnings of $300,000 - $393,750. The estimated base salary for this role is $180,000 - $236,250. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s equity plan. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. To comply with pay transparency requirements and other statutes, you can notify us if you believe that a job posting is not compliant by completing this form.

Responsibilities

The Sales Specialist will drive sales execution for Snowflake's Data Engineering Platform, focusing on ingestion workloads. Responsibilities include achieving revenue targets, executing sales strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer adoption.