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Enterprise Account Executive - Financial Services FSI

Pure Storage · Remote · Germany

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
20d ago

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 to some of Germany's largest banks and insurance companies, growing existing customers and winning new ones. You'll travel around Germany to meet them.
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
Banks, insurers and their procurement, risk and compliance teams at big companiesIn their words: “you’ll help us grow with some of the largest banks and insurers in Germany”
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
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 20 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 percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 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. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  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 As a Senior Account Executive, you’ll help us grow with some of the largest banks and insurers in Germany. You’ll own a focused portfolio of enterprise Financial Services accounts across the country, a mix of established Everpure customers and new logos, and lead the full sales cycle from first conversation to close. Banks and insurers are modernising core systems, scaling AI and analytics, moving workloads to the cloud and strengthening cyber resilience, all while meeting strict regulatory requirements such as DORA and BaFin supervision. You’ll get to know those challenges inside each customer’s business and show how Everpure’s data platform helps solve them. You’ll work closely with partners and internal teams, build early success by growing existing customers, then expand into whitespace, including the cooperative and savings bank sectors. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own a focused portfolio of enterprise banking and insurance accounts and run each one like a business, with clear multi-year account plans. Grow existing Everpure customers by uncovering new projects, teams and use cases, and win new logos in whitespace accounts. Lead the full sales cycle and direct pursuit teams of sales engineers, partner managers and specialists. Build trusted relationships up to the C-suite, framing conversations around business outcomes, ROI, risk and regulatory compliance rather than products. Become an expert in Financial Services: learn how your customers make money, what their leadership and regulators worry about, and speak their language. Navigate complex buying processes, including procurement, risk, compliance and outsourcing requirements typical of regulated institutions. Work with channel partners, system integrators and banking IT service providers to widen your reach and co-sell into your accounts. Build a strong pipeline, forecast accurately and consistently exceed your targets. WHAT YOU BRING A track record of exceeding quota selling to large enterprise accounts, ideally in enterprise software, SaaS, cybersecurity or infrastructure. Experience selling business value: you diagnose customer problems and turn them into outcomes the business cares about. Experience selling into banks or insurance companies in Germany is strongly preferred, including an understanding of the regulatory landscape (e.g. DORA, BaFin, NIS2). Strong account planning, prospecting and stakeholder skills, from IT leaders to the board. Experience co-selling with channel partners in a direct and indirect sales model. An interest in data, cloud and AI. A storage background isn’t required, but you’ll need the curiosity to learn the technology and position it credibly. An owner’s mindset: you’re coachable, seek out feedback and get things done. Fluency in German and English, and willingness to travel to customers across Germany. #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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