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Sales Development Manager (DACH)

Pure Storage · Munich, Germany

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

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

The job

What you'd do
Lead a team of sales reps who call businesses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to book meetings for the reps who visit customers. You'd hire, coach and track their calls, working from Munich 3 to 5 days a week.
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
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
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
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 69 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
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.

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

    Shows how much pipeline you'll have to build on your own.

  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. OUR INSIDE SALES TEAM The Inside Sales Organisation is where our company mission begins. The ISO serves two critical functions: 1) increasing Field Sales productivity by establishing qualified customer appointments, and 2) developing future sales leaders for field assignments. Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) and our Inside Sales Organisation thrive on a constructive, encouraging culture. We work hard and play hard! Successes are broadly shared and recognised while responsibility for individual performance remains a daily expectation. Individual accomplishments are rewarded but collaboration and teamwork is the lifeblood of ISO. We have grown at record speeds and are looking to continue that growth SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE... You will be the Line Manager for a team of in-house Sales Development Reps who cover the Commercial, Public, and Enterprise markets for the DACH region at Everpure. Key Responsibilities - Manage, evaluate and enable performance to scale Pure's revenue in the various verticals. - Cultivate a high performing culture by guiding and measuring the team against financial quotas, forecast linearity, level of activity with customers, and pipeline. - Collaboration and teaming with cross-functional teams and partners on campaign design, execution and output from these campaign. - Drive results on Qualified Leads, opportunities, pipeline's growth and bookings through the closure of deals. - Monitor daily activity of SDRs including outbound calls, target of customers list and coach the team on working on effective tasks aimed at bringing results. - Conduct weekly 1-1s with team members and any ad hoc meeting to support employees through the sales life cycle. - Create togetherness and share best practices through team meetings to ensure the team is up to speed with Company's governance, and is well informed on market trends and business intelligence. - Establish and report on key metrics to measure the performance of the inside sales activities; create plans and execution steps to correct deficiencies where necessary - Collaborate with the cross theatre inside and outside sales leadership on operational excellence, consistency, territory planning and execution - Maintain and promote a successful and positive work environment - Hire skilled, talented professionals to work in the Sales Development roles for Everpure - Train new hires and provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE... - A successful track-record of sales achievement and overachievement. - Astute and knowledgable on various verticals across the DACH region, with the ability of sharing external trends and business intelligence with the team to enhance people skills and to shape the way sales tasks are approached. - Experience managing the German, Swiss, Austrian markets preferred but not required. - Sales Management experience, with the ability to drive results across each stage of the sales life cycle. - Excellent communication skills. - Demonstrated experience building, training, handling, growing and developing a world-class sales development team. - Track record of successful performance management of team members. - Knowledge of virtualization technology and database. - Demonstrated experience with selling through partners in an inside sales management role. - Must be willing to work from the office in Munich 3-5 days per week. - Native/Bilingual written and verbal German Language skills required - Legally allowed to work in the Germany without the need for Visa Sponsorship. #LI-ONSITE 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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