Global Client Executive 5
Job Summary
NetApp is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Global Client Executive to join our team. As a Strategic Global Client Executive, you will be responsible for engaging with Financial Services clients to drive business growth and establish strategic partnerships. You will play a crucial role in developing and executing account strategies, securing design wins, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and ecosystem partners.
Location: The preferred hire for this role will be based in New York or the surrounding TriState area.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive business growth and achieve revenue targets within the Financial Services market segment.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, design wins, joint GTM offers within the Financial Services ecosystem, leveraging a hunter mentality to proactively engage with potential clients.
- Lead and scale a geographically distributed team of dedicated and shared resources, clearly defining roles, ownership, and accountability to drive execution excellence across regions and functions.
- Structure, position, and negotiate complex, large-scale commercial transactions, balancing customer requirements, partner dynamics, and internal objectives while ensuring alignment to strategic business priorities and financial targets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and value propositions that address the unique needs of clients.
- Understand the accounts and service provider business models, challenges, and opportunities to effectively position NetApp's products and services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within Financial Services organizations.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies, particularly in the field of AI, to provide strategic insights and recommendations to clients.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful implementation and delivery of solutions and act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the engagement lifecycle.
- Monitor and analyze market and competitor activities, providing regular updates and feedback to the leadership team.
- Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network, promote NetApp's products and services, and stay connected with the Financial Services community.
Requirements & Education
- 12+ years of proven experience as a Strategic Account Manager, Client Executive, or similar role, with a preferred focus on engaging with Financial Services clients.
- Existing relationships in this ecosystem/customer segment a plus.
- Strong understanding of the Financial Services market, including the key players, industry dynamics, and emerging trends.
- Demonstrated success in driving account strategy, securing design wins, and achieving revenue targets.
- In-depth knowledge of AI technologies and their applications, with the ability to articulate the value proposition to clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify opportunities and drive results.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a hunter mentality and a passion for exceeding targets.
- Ability to travel as required to meet with clients and attend industry events.
- Bachelor's degree in related fields of business, marketing or additional equivalent experience as stated.
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