Title:  Associate Client Executive - Graduate Program

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)