Associate Client Executive Public Sector (m/f/d)

Job Summary

The primary role of an Associate Client Executive is to collaborate with partners to develop, qualify, manage and close a velocity sales business within an assigned sales territory. This role is quota-driven, working closely with our Public capable partners to co-sell and represent NetApp’s products and solutions to existing and potential customers. This role requires a hunter mentality to break into new accounts and workloads.

This Associate Client Executive’s territory will be public customers across all verticals (municipal authorities, research & development, healthcare, church and social institutions) in the Northern region of Germany. The role requires business travelling, work from the office and work from home (flexible working).

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee implementation of a strategic plan to align partners and account team on territory growth strategy
• Develop, manage, and grow a pipeline of sales opportunities with Public sector 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

Job Requirements

• Initial experience in territory sales, partner sales, business development, or a related customer-facing role, ideally in IT
• Fluent in English and German, with strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Good understanding of the partner landscape within an assigned territory, or the ability to build this knowledge quickly
• Exposure to data storage and cloud technologies and concepts
• Well-organized and able to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
• Located within the assigned territory and willing to travel regularly to visit local customers and partners

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 federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.