Account Executive, SLED (Tallahassee)

Pure Storage · Tallahassee, FL

Posted today

New Business + Account Growth: you win new customers and grow existing ones.

Same role, also open in Chicago, IL

Base: $142K–$227K
OTE: Not disclosed
Quota attainment: Not disclosed
Posted: Yesterday

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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The job

What you'd do

Sell data storage to state and local governments and schools, winning new customers and growing existing ones from a Tallahassee, Florida base or remotely. You'll do much of your own prospecting.

What you'd sell

Stores company data and gets it back fast

When a company's data keeps growing, it usually buys more storage machines and keeps the old ones running too. The problem is, that gear eats space, power and IT time, and it slows down when people need data fast. Pure Storage makes storage that holds more in less space and gets data back quickly, so teams spend less time babysitting machines.

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Who you'd sell to

State and local governments, schools and collegesIn their words: “help architect the data center of the future for State, Local, and Education (SLED) institutions”

Where deals come from

Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

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

Pay: Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency: Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle. Ask about all five.
Time on market: Brand new.
Company hiring: 48 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights 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.
What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?
OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.
2.
What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?
Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.
3.
Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?
A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.
4.
Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?
Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.
5.

Before You Apply

Find out where you fit, and where you don't, before you hit submit.

Why I built it this way ↓

Most résumé tools try to make you look like a match. I'd rather help you find out if you are one.

Nothing made up.
Nothing goes on your résumé that you didn't do. If a line would need a number you didn't give me, I ask. I don't guess. On Braun Board it's checked in code, not just promised.
Curiosity before conclusions.
If the job wants something your résumé doesn't show, I ask before I assume. Plenty of sellers have done the thing and just never wrote it down.
Sorting, not selling.
Some jobs won't line up with what you've done. Finding that out before you apply isn't a loss. It's an hour back, spent on a job that fits.
No score.
A match score tells you how well you copied their words. It doesn't tell you whether you'd be good at the job, or happy there.

It's the same way I teach selling. We don't control who says yes. We do control where we spend our time, and whether everything we say is true.

Josh

1 Is the job worth it?

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

No red lights. 1 thing the posting doesn't say, worth asking on the first call.

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2 Where you fit

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What people say about working at Pure Storage ↓

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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™ to help architect the data center of the future for State, Local, and Education (SLED) institutions. In this role, you will lead the mission to modernize public sector infrastructure through our radically simple data storage, management, and security innovations. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to SLED customers, navigating complex procurement landscapes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that directly impact community and educational services. Location: Tallahassee, Florida WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own Territory Growth: Drive the end-to-end sales cycle within the SLED sector, identifying and securing new logo opportunities while expanding existing accounts to meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets. - Evangelize Everpure™ Solutions: Position the Everpure™ Platform and our all-flash technology as the superior choice for public sector needs, translating complex technical benefits into clear, compelling value propositions for diverse stakeholders. - Orchestrate Strategic Pursuits: Lead pursuit teams—including technical experts, product managers, and channel partners—to design and execute account plans that solve persistent customer challenges and ensure long-term success. - Build Lasting Partnerships: Cultivate deep-rooted relationships from the data center to the boardroom, establishing Everpure™ as a trusted advisor and maintaining the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. WHAT YOU BRING - SLED Market Expertise: Proven success navigating the SLED procurement process, including deep experience with RFIs, RFPs, and contract negotiations, alongside an understanding of working with Federal system integrators. - Strategic Sales Mastery: A "Challenger Mindset" with the ability to use customer insights and a hunter's instinct to prospect new logos and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles. - Collaborative Influence: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of building internal and external partnerships, and the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Outcome-Driven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to assess and manage a territory to achieve maximum revenue, leveraging CRM tools to track success and consistently delivering referenceable business results. #LI-REMOTE Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The annual base salary range is: $141,500-$226,500 USD 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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