Associate Client Executive

**Overview**:
At NetApp, we have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards it maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.

**About NetApp**

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

**Job summary**:
Join our Graduate Program at the S3 Academy The next session starts on August 4th, 2025, with an exciting opportunity to travel to the US for the first 3 months before returning to Germany to work with your local team.

We are seeking 2 Associate Client Executives based in Germany to be part of this transformative program.

The Sales, Support and Services (S3) Academy is a prestigious 2-year global development initiative designed for Early-In Career talent aspiring to become future leaders, sales professionals, and technical pioneers at NetApp. The program includes an intensive 90-day training period that delves into cutting-edge software, systems, and cloud technologies shaping the present and future.

We are dedicated to nurturing new talent and value your energy and innovative ideas in solidifying our market-leading position. Embrace a culture that encourages pushing boundaries, embracing diverse perspectives, and providing the support and mentorship necessary for your growth. Join us in a team that thrives on individuality and fosters a culture of inclusivity.

Your mission as an Associate Client Executive: ignite partnerships, cultivate leads, orchestrate deals, and conquer the velocity sales arena within your dedicated sales domain. This dynamic, target-oriented position demands a fearless approach to penetrate fresh accounts and challenges. Collaborate closely with our adept partners to co-create success, showcasing NetApp's cutting-edge products and solutions to both established and prospective clientele.

**Job requirements**:

- Develop and oversee implementation of a strategic territory plan to align partners and account team on territory growth strategy
- Develop, manage, and grow a pipeline of sales opportunities with capable partners and distributors to drive sales revenue
- Leverage NetApp and partner resources to create brand awareness and generate demand in assigned territory
- Deliver NetApp strategy, vision, and messaging to customers, prospects and partners
- Responsible for sales forecasting accuracy, linearity and operational hygiene to achieve business management excellence
- Consistent track record of exceeding quota and driving net new business.

**Education**:

- Master Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- Requires up to 2 years of related experience.
- Passion to to speak credibly on a variety of modern computing, storage and cloud technologies/concepts
- Fluent Business German and English (C1-C2 level)

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.

**Why NetApp?**

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world's biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your