Account Executive, Emerging - Gaming / Media / Information / Others

Account Executive, Emerging - Gaming / Media / Information / Others

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.

The Role

Pure Storage Japan is seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Hunter to join our Emerging team in Japan. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of developing new business, working with our channel resellers and key customer accounts. Collaborate with Sales, Pre-sales, Partner sales, and Field Marketing teams to drive success in the Enterprise private sector.

What You'll Do

• Promote our innovative and simple all-flash enterprise storage technology and data solutions, clearly articulating the value Pure provides to customers in Japan, with a primary focus on the gaming and media industries.
• Through building strong customer relationships and making sustained investments in those relationships, you will continuously lead the achievement of industry-leading customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute account plans that maximize the use of internal resources, lead cross-functional project teams, and drive the acquisition of new customers.
• By managing a healthy and robust sales pipeline, you will consistently guide the business toward the achievement of quarterly and annual targets.

What You Bring

• Sincerity and passion in engaging with customers, primarily major game companies and large media organizations in Japan, with a strong commitment to deeply understanding their business challenges.
• Ability to manage a broad territory, leveraging insight, creativity, and a challenger mindset to propose solutions to customer challenges through Pure's product portfolio, supported by solid knowledge of technology solutions.
• A strong track record and proactive approach to new customer acquisition, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels—from executive leadership to data center operations—while passionately articulating the value of our solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities, enabling the building and deepening of trusted customer relationships.
• Capability to develop and execute strategic plans aimed at maximizing revenue and improving operational efficiency within the assigned territory.
• Experience leading complex sales processes involving multiple stakeholders, with a collaborative mindset that values teamwork both internally and externally.
• A proven history of consistently exceeding targets and delivering business results that earn recognition and recommendations from customers and partners.
• Strong commitment to post-sales customer success and long-term customer value.
• More than 5 years of B2B sales experience, primarily focused on new customer acquisition or business development.
• Sales experience and industry knowledge in the financial services sector are a plus.
• Conversational English is not required; however, the ability to read and understand English using translation tools is a plus.

Join Pure Storage and be part of a team that's redefining data storage. Apply now and unleash your potential!

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.