We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka®, Aiven for PostgreSQL®, Aiven for Clickhouse®, and Aiven for OpenSearch®. to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Right now, we’re looking for a Director, Inside Sales to join our team who shares our passion for forward-thinking and innovative approaches.
Our Customer Growth team plays a crucial role in our growth and profitability. We want to be the trusted data source, data platform for everyone – which, let’s face it, is an ambitious target! But thanks to our dedicated sales, pre-sales, and post-sales teams we are growing fast.
So, how do we become the trusted open-source data platform for everyone? By listening closely to our customers and taking action to ensure they achieve their business goals. You see, the software we create is merely a means of delivering value. Our thinking is customer-first. That’s why our customers are at the front and center of all we do. And in the spirit of sideways thinking, we’re by their side as well. Actively helping them solve their challenges. Collaborating. Sharing. And innovating. In other words, it really isn’t just about who we are. It’s about who our customers are – and where they want to be.
Aiveners use the V2MOM framework to set and align on business goals. In order to achieve those business goals we live by our ‘Crabby Principles’ which unite us in our ways of working, globally.
These principles are embedded in our business processes and support us in collaborating and role modelling positive and productive behaviours in our daily work, something you will have the opportunity to demonstrate throughout your interview journey with us.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director, Inside Sales to lead and scale our inside sales team focused on acquiring new customers and expanding existing accounts. This role will be instrumental in driving revenue growth across a defined territory by building, training, and mentoring a team of quota-carrying inside sales representatives. This role carries responsibility for the attainment of the entire team's quota as well as team management and leadership responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be a data-driven leader with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and developing high-performing teams. They will be comfortable working cross-functionally and possess a deep understanding of the inside sales process, from lead generation and qualification to closing deals. Experience selling technical solutions, preferably in the cloud, data infrastructure, or SaaS space, is highly desired. This role reports to the VP of Sales for the region
Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t line up perfectly – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in investing in our crabs’ professional growth.
If you ask us what’s the best thing about working for Aiven, many will probably say it’s the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scale-up where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.
Once you apply, you should hear from our Talent Experience team within 5 days regarding the status of your application. If you are selected to move forward you can generally expect five stages in the interview process:
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