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Account Executive, AI/HPC, Neo / Sovereign Cloud (EMEA)

Pure Storage · Remote · UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

Still open · checked 14 min agoon Pure Storage's careers page

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Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 67 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 17 sales roles in the last 30 days. That many open roles can also mean churn. Ask how many reps are still there from last year.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Explains the attainment number

  3. 3.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  4. 4.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Mostly self-sourced

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Sell AI/HPC data infrastructure (all-flash platform) to F1000 enterprises in EMEA, focusing on net-new logos and multi-million-dollar pursuits led with cross-functional teams and C-suite engagement.

Enterprise · New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you are selling to

Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem. 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 Join Everpure™ at the epicenter of the AI revolution. As a Senior Account Executive specializing in AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC), you will lead the mission to deliver critical data infrastructure to the world’s most innovative organizations. You’ll serve as a strategic visionary, orchestrating complex pursuit teams and collaborating with C-suite executives to power the next generation of machine learning and data science workloads. This is an opportunity to thrive in a high-growth environment where your expertise directly shapes the future of AI innovation. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Drive AI Infrastructure Adoption: Evangelize the Everpure™ Platform and our radically simple, all-flash technology to organizations at the forefront of AI innovation, ensuring they fully grasp our unique value proposition for advancing the field. - Lead High-Stakes Pursuits: Orchestrate cross-functional pursuit teams and develop strategic account plans that engage all internal resources to secure new logo acquisitions and win complex, multi-million-dollar deals within F1000 companies. - Cultivate Executive Partnerships: Build and maintain deep-rooted relationships with C-Suite, SVP, and VP-level decision-makers, navigating the data center to the boardroom to establish Everpure™ as a long-term strategic partner. - Influence the AI Roadmap: Collaborate directly with our product and engineering teams to provide critical market feedback, ensuring our data pipelines and infrastructure solutions continue to solve the industry's most persistent AI and HPC challenges. - Maximize Territory Impact: Manage a robust, healthy pipeline of sales activity to consistently exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets while maintaining the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. WHAT YOU BRING - AI and HPC Sales Mastery: Proven success in enterprise sales with deep expertise in AI/HPC applications, machine learning workflows, and related infrastructure, including familiarity with cloud computing services and big data technologies. - Strategic Executive Presence: Extensive experience selling complex business solutions to C-suite and executive leadership at F1000 companies, coupled with a "Challenger Mindset" to engage in thoughtful discussions about data pipelines and emerging technologies. - Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multi-stakeholder sales processes and foster teamwork across sales engineers, product specialists, and marketing teams to drive cohesive go-to-market campaigns. - Modern Industry Perspective: A track record of high-growth performance outside of traditional storage for the past five consecutive years, showcasing an ability to adapt and lead in the dynamic AI market. #LI-REMOTE WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: - Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. - 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 Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®! - 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 http://benefits.everpuredata.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. Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity 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. Pure and simple.
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