Client Executive

Job Summary

THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE A CANDIDATE WHO RESIDES IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AREA

At NetApp were not just looking for someone to manage accountswere looking for someone to energize them. As a Client Executive supporting enterprise customers in the Minnesota market youll take the reins on a diverse portfolio of established accounts while actively seeking out untapped opportunities across the regions most influential industriesincluding retail manufacturing food and agriculture healthcare insurance fintech and data-driven SaaS enterprises.

Youll be part of a team that thrives on collaboration curiosity and competitiveness. There are a few core legacy accounts that form the foundation of this territory but the real impact will come from how you pursue and close new-logos. Were looking for a true huntersomeone who brings high energy sales creativity and genuine excitement about helping customers transform through data.

What Youll Do:

• Own the Territory: Manage a portfolio of named enterprise accounts while driving expansion into net-new customers within the Minneapolis and broader Midwest market.
• Hunt for Growth: Generate pipeline through proactive outreach and strategic prospecting across priority industries like retail agriculture food production financial services and manufacturing.
• Deliver Value: Guide customers in modernizing their infrastructure and unlocking the power of their data through hybrid cloud and AI-ready solutions.
• Team Up to Win: Work closely with Solutions Engineers and Channel Leaders to co-create winning strategies that align with customer goals.
• Lead with Influence: Build strong executive relationships and become a trusted advisor who can align technical capabilities to real-world business impact.
• Stay Sharp: Keep a pulse on market trends and competitive shifts to position NetApps innovation story in a way that resonates.

Job Requirements

• 7 years of enterprise technology sales experience with a history of exceeding quota and driving growth in large accounts
• At least 3 years of experience in storage infrastructure or data-centric technologiesyou understand how customers manage and protect their data whether on-prem or in the cloud
• Familiarity with enterprise storage architectures (block file object) backup & disaster recovery and cloud-connected solutions like NetApps portfolio across AWS Azure and GCP
• A strong background in partner-led sellingyouve worked closely with channel partners distributors and VARs to run joint field initiatives like lunch & learns account mapping deal registration and partner enablement
• Ability to lead complex sales cycles influence decision-makers and tailor solutions to customer pain points
• A high-energy hunter mentalityyou bring passion creativity and genuine enthusiasm to every conversation
• A team-first mindset with a knack for collaborating cross-functionally to win big and drive long-term value

Why This Role

Because youre not just a selleryoure a builder. In this role youll have the autonomy to run your territory like a business and the support of a company thats innovating fast in a space that matters. Whether its helping a global food producer modernize their storage infrastructure guiding a fintech through a hybrid cloud migration or working with a major manufacturer to protect critical data across locations youll be part of something real.

Come ready to sell. Come ready to lead. Come ready to win.