Partner Sales Manager, Northeast

Company: Pure Storage
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.Since our founding in 2009, Pure Storage has empowered innovators to build a better world with data. In less than eight years, Pure reached $1B in sales, faster than nearly every enterprise company in history, and our incredible growth continues to outpace the competition.Our mission? Deliver a simple, evergreen data platform that enables everyone to turn data into intelligence and advantage. The secret sauce? More than 3,000 team members (and growing!) around the world who join forces to invent the next big thing. And then the next one.The world is experiencing a revolution driven by next-generation technology like AI, machine learning, virtual reality, quantum computing, and self-driving cars-all of which require unprecedented amounts of data. This sets the stage for Pure's technology to grow exponentially in the coming years.We've Only Scratched The Surface Of Our Ambitions , And As We Continue To Gobble Up Market Share, We're Blazing Trails And Setting Records* For five straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Solid-State Arrays and in 2019, Gartner named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage. * Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a 2019 Medallia Net Promoter Score, certified by Owen CX, in the top 1% of B2B companies. * Pure puts a premium on the future, investing 26% of revenue into R&D. If you, like us, say "bring it on" to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE--- Pure Storage is looking for a Partner Sales Manager to develop and manage the Reseller and Distributor relationships in our Northeast Region. This role is managing the team of Partner Account Managers in the Northeast.The Partner Sales Manager (PSM) is responsible for the recruitment, development, and management of the business relationships with Resellers in the Northeast region. The successful PSM will work in tandem with Regional Sales Directors, District Managers, and Account Executives to successfully develop and service all partners and prospects within their respective geography/territory. They will also collaborate with the Partner and Field Marketing team on programs and events designed to promote Pure's product and drive revenue to Pure through partners.* Manage a team of Partner Account Managers.* Create Strategies and lead team efforts to maximize sell-through of Pure products within Channel.* Manage and be the main point of contact for existing partners. * Aggressively drive partners to maximize sales and total partnership potential through sales best practices, training and support. * Manage sales orders and provide status to partner and/or manager. * Continually learning about new products and improving selling skills. * Communicate masterfully with partners on new product offerings.* Work with marketing to drive programs and events to extend the relationships to new prospects.* Keep abreast of competition, competitive issues and products. * Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars, and trade shows. * Conduct contract negotiations & define and execute partner sales plans. What You'll Need To Bring To This Role...* 5+ years of sales management experience.* Demonstrated experience developing Reseller and Distributor Channels.* BA/BA degree in business, marketing or software engineering.* Ability to assess, plan, and actively manage a territory to achieve maximum revenue and efficiency.* Excellent time management and communication skills.* A desire to drive change and evangelize new technologies.* Passion for post-sales customer success.* Knowledge of the storage industry specifically: Fibre Channel, NFS, and Enterprise Storage architectures.* Competitive attitude and strong work ethic with the ability to enthusiastically represent the company.BE YOU-CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.And because w e 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.PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com .

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