Sr. Storage Sales Specialist, Enterprise (Irvine)

The Storage Sales Specialist is a quota-carrying sales professional responsible for driving revenue growth through the sale of enterprise storage solutions to new and existing customers. This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate complex data management challenges by designing and recommending optimal storage architectures that align with their business objectives.The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of storage technologies with exceptional consultative selling skills, enabling them to engage effectively with both technical practitioners and C-level executives. This position requires the ability to articulate the business value of storage investments, manage complex sales cycles, and build lasting customer relationships.Key job responsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesDrive Revenue Growth: Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas for storage solutions, including hardware, software, and services across the assigned territory or named accountsSolution Development: Collaborate with customers to understand their data management challenges and design comprehensive storage solutions encompassing SAN, NAS, object storage, cloud storage, and hybrid architecturesAccount Planning: Develop and execute strategic account plans that identify opportunities, map stakeholders, and outline engagement strategies to maximize wallet share within target accountsTechnical Discovery: Lead discovery sessions to assess customer environments, identify pain points, and quantify business impact of storage inefficiencies, data protection gaps, and capacity constraintsProposal Development: Create compelling proposals and business cases that articulate ROI, TCO analysis, and competitive differentiation for recommended storage solutionsSales Cycle Management: Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, including qualification, demonstration coordination, proof-of-concept management, negotiation, and contract executionCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with pre-sales engineers, solution architects, professional services, and customer success Pipeline Development: Maintain a healthy pipeline through proactive prospecting, lead follow-up, customer referrals.Market Intelligence: Stay current on storage industry trends, competitive landscape and emerging technologiesBasic qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related fields- 5+ years of technology sales selling enterprise software, networking, infrastructure, managed hosting services, or cloud computing services experience- Experience in the field working with enterprise accountsPreferred qualification - 7+ years of technology sales selling enterprise software, networking, infrastructure, managed hosting services, or cloud computing services experienceAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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