Senior Sales Director

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
NetApp is looking for a Senior Director to manage an established sales team in Germany. In this role, you will be responsible for driving overall business growth, building strong customer and channel relationships, and establishing NetApp as a market leader in Germany. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Public Sector space in Germany, a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, with an established network of executive relationships with customers, key industry partners, as well as top talent.

Job Requirements

• Senior Sales leadership experience in Germany within a technology Multinational company is required.
• Possess an established network of executive relationships within Public sector space & key industry partners.
• Personal commitment to success with strong leadership capability and people management skills and a proven ability to build, motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and partners.
• Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills with demonstrated track record of success in developing and implementing a comprehensive scale Public Sector GTM Strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing Public Sector sales team, Lead sales and business development efforts within government or public sector organizations.
• Building relationships, developing strategies, and achieving sales targets while navigating the unique landscape of public sector procurement and decision-making.
• Work closely and effectively with NetApp's strategic partners and lead the relationships with the specific partner community to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and direction to a sales teams, developing and executing strategies to achieve sales targets and expand market share.
• Build trust-based relationships with Sales Leaders, Product Engineering, Product Management, Centralized Commercial Office, Customer Success, Partner
• Management, and Marketing teams to ensure a collaborative approach to setting an innovative vision for NetApp's GTM in Public Sector business
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective management and execution of business processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Lead talent and development initiatives to support and align talent needs with future business objectives; assess the key talent strengths and gaps to ensure a long-term succession and internal talent pipeline.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture that aligns with the company's values.

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?
We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

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 family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.