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Client Technical Sales Engineer - Germany, Strategic Accounts (Automotive and Manufacturing)

Pure Storage · Munich, Germany

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
9d ago

Still open · checked 1h agoon Pure Storage's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Advise a short list of big German car makers and car parts suppliers on modern data systems, working mostly from the Munich office. You'll also serve selected automotive customers around the world.
What you'd sell

Flash data storage for research labs and government teams

When a research team has to store and reach years of genomics and imaging data, there is a lot to keep track of. The problem is, budgets have to stretch further every year, while that data still has to stay usable for a decade or more. Everpure sells flash data storage, so customers can grow their research capability instead of just buying more capacity.

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Who you'd sell to
Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers at a short list of very big companiesIn their words: “Help Germany’s leading automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers move from storage-centric thinking to a modern data platform”
Where deals come from
Not stated in the posting.

The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 9 days.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 29 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.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • German required. The posting asks for fluent German. Worth knowing before you apply if you only sell in English.

Green lights

None spotted.

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. 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. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

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

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

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

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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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 Help Germany’s leading automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers move from storage-centric thinking to a modern data platform that turns their data into measurable business outcomes. As a senior Client Technical Sales Engineer (Consulting Systems Engineer), you’ll be the technical voice of Everpure with our Strategic Accounts in southern Germany and selected global automotive accounts. You’ll work with C-suite leaders, developers and storage teams, and partner with our Enterprise and Field pre-sales and account teams to shape strategy, solutions and commercial models. This is a front-line role in Everpure’s growth business. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Define end-to-end solutions and use cases for German and global automotive customers, from production and supply chain to digital services and connected vehicles. Each one maps Everpure’s portfolio and partner ecosystem to a client’s business model and delivers clear, measurable outcomes. - Build trusted-advisor relationships with C-suite leaders, business managers, developers and storage admins at strategic accounts. You’ll turn their goals and challenges into quantified, outcome-based opportunities, including TCO and financial models that link our benefits to their vision. - Partner with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, alliances and global integrators to position, shape and close competitive deals. You’ll also create the presentations, demonstrations, proofs of concept and joint offerings that move those deals forward. - Shape Everpure’s automotive strategy and roadmap by tracking trends such as software-defined vehicles, ADAS/AD, Industry 4.0, sustainability, data sovereignty and AI. You’ll bring customer and competitive insight back to Product and Go-to-Market teams. - Mentor the local and regional Systems Engineering team, represent Everpure at industry events and communities, and champion an inclusive, customer-first culture that attracts and retains diverse technical talent. WHAT YOU BRING - Deep technical command of infrastructure and data (storage, compute, databases, networking, virtualisation and cloud-native architectures), with a clear view of how they support mission-critical automotive and manufacturing workloads. You can translate that into simple, business-relevant language. - A thorough understanding of the automotive value chain (OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, production plants, logistics and digital services) and the commercial and disruptive trends shaping it. You also have the credibility and relationships to engage strategic German automotive accounts. - The gravitas, emotional intelligence and diplomacy to present to the boardroom, run workshops, and work with developers and storage operations teams. You build empathy-led value propositions and have business-fluent English and native-level German. - The financial and commercial acumen to build and explain TCO and business-case models, and the curiosity to keep learning and invest at least 10% of your time in training, certifications and community events. - We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Munich office in compliance with Everpure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Office 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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