Location: DE Remote Germany Employment Type: FullTime Department Sales Overview Weu2019re not just building better tech. Weu2019re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesnu2019t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them. It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together. One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform. What You Will Do: Develop & Drive Sales Motion: Develop and execute a regional go-to-market strategy to identify key persona and a GTM Motion for each that align with Confluent's strategic goals Define Clear Objectives: Target segments, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and create targeted sales campaigns utilizing direct sales, digital marketing, and partner channels to drive awareness and interest in Confluent's Shift Left solutions Become an expert in the sales motion for Confluentu2019s latest product releases and new solutions to help drive high growth expansion. Example products include Flink, Tableflow, and Connect. Example solutions include Shift Left architecture and AI Agent data streaming architecture. Clearly articulate the value proposition of Confluent's streaming platform to technical and business audiences Hunt for New Opportunities: Proactively prospect and develop a robust sales pipeline. Engage with Confluent sales account teams to build expansion opportunities for DSP products. Identify and qualify potential customers and business partners based on their market reach, technical capabilities, and alignment with Confluent's strategic objectives. Develop Compelling Sales Presentations: Create and deliver persuasive presentations that highlight the revenue-generating potential of partnering with ConfluentTailor presentations to the specific needs and priorities of each potential partner Engage with key stakeholders within target organizations and internally to understand their pain points and business objectives, presenting tailored solutions that demonstrate the value of using Confluent's platform Execute and land new customer data streaming projects by helping customers design valuable future-state solutions and implementation plans Collaborate with Partners: Work closely with partner organizations to develop joint go-to-market plans, co-marketing initiatives, and sales enablement programsStay Ahead of the Curve: Maintain a deep understanding of the evolving data streaming landscape, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics Build Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers within target accounts and ecosystem What You Will Bring: Proven Data Analytics Sales Experience: Demonstrated success in selling analytics software solutions, ideally within the data infrastructure, database, open source, messaging, or big data space Results-Oriented Mentality: A proactive and results-oriented approach to sales with a proven ability to identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities Strong Technical Acumen: A solid understanding of data streaming concepts, Kafka, and the Confluent platform. Ability to effectively communicate technical value to both technical and business audiences Internal Collaborator: Desire to succeed as a team and work with others Executive Presence: Confidence and credibility to engage with senior-level executives within partner organizations Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts and deliver compelling sales presentations Strong Business Value Skills: Proven ability to justify favorable agreements that align with Confluent's business objectives Experience in a High-Growth Environment: Prior experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup or high-growth technology company Ready to build what's next? Letu2019s get in motion. Come As You Are Belonging isnu2019t a perk here. Itu2019s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge whatu2019s possible. Weu2019re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.