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Job Description: Enterprise Sales Data Streaming Platform/ Kafka Sales Executive Location: Bangalore | Delhi | Mumbai Experience: 5+ Years About the Role : As a member of our Data Streaming Solutions team, you will be at the forefront of the real-time data revolution. This role focuses on driving high-impact growth for our Data Streaming and Open Kafka solutions across diverse segments, including Digital Natives, BFSI, Enterprise, and Emerging Markets. We are looking for a high-energy sales professional with a "consumption and growth" mentality . You won't just be closing deals; you will be architecting value-driven partnerships that help our customers transform their business through real-time data. Key Responsibilities: * You must possess a "consumption/growth" mentality with a proven track record of success within a value-driven sales model * 5+ years of experience in quota-carrying sales roles in a competitive market with a focus on growing consumption within accounts/territory * Prior experience in Big Data, Consumption, Cloud, SaaS, Open Source, or Enterprise IT Solutions * Prior experience in leading and executing a highly complex sales strategy to increase and drive revenue growth * Consistent track record of success and history of overachieving and hitting quota attainment * Ability to articulate, educate, and sell the business value to businesses of all sizes * Experience developing and improving processes and managing change within an organization * Exceptional skills in relationship-building, customer relations, and negotiation skills * Open to Travel to customer locations as needed What the job involves * As a member of the Data Streaming Solutions team, the Enterprise Sales Executive is responsible for selling Confluent/ Open Kafka solutions to our Digital Native, BFSI, Enterprise & Emerging Markets Account segment * We expect you to use your prospecting, sales, negotiation, and leadership skills to effectively sell Data Streaming offerings to leading companies to meet and exceed your quarterly sales target * Responsible for driving revenue growth in our large, complex, and highly visible accounts * Proactively prospect, identify, qualify, develop, and close a sales pipeline while continuing to grow consumption in current customer accounts * Leading, driving, and executing a strategic complex sales cycle with responsibility for demonstrating the value of Data streaming solutions at C-Level * Become an in-depth expert/SME of our offerings, product suites, and competitive landscape * Develop a deep understanding of your customers, their strategies, and business goals to become a trusted advisor * Align closely with our Solutions Engineering team on technical wins, Professional Services to deliver world-class customer experience, and Customer Success Management to identify and close expansion opportunities and renewals Required Qualifications & Skills : * Experience: 5+ years in quota-carrying sales roles within competitive markets. * Mindset: A proven "consumption-led" growth mentality where you focus on long-term account value rather than just one-time transactions. * Sales Excellence: A consistent track record of overachieving quotas and managing highly complex, multi-stakeholder sales strategies. * Communication: Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and presentation skills. You must be able to simplify technical concepts for business leaders. * Process Driven: Experience in developing/improving sales processes and managing organizational change. * Mobility: Willingness to travel to customer locations as required to build face-to-face rapport and close strategic deals. What We Offer : * The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the Data Streaming space. * A collaborative environment where sales, tech, and success teams are aligned. * A competitive compensation package with a clear path for professional growth. Compensation: 1,500,000.00 - 2,000,000.00 per year Benefits: - Health insurance - Paid sick time - Paid time off - Provident Fund Work Location: In person .
Most are in India and the US. Here's how to pick the right one for you.
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WorkMundi's database shows 74,689 open sales positions globally. India leads with 17,483 jobs, followed by the US with 13,876. If you're open to geography, you have real options — but the sheer number means you need a filter. Don't apply to everything. Pick a country, a company size, and a sales model that matches what you actually want to do.
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