Principal Platform Sales Specialist, Snowflake

• 10+ years of professional experience and at least 6 of years sales experience with consistently exceeding sales objectives selling technical solutions and software products into the Financial Services market
• A strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in highly competitive markets
• A familiarity with solution-based approach to selling, have experience managing a complex sales process and possess excellent presentation and listening skills, organization and contact management capabilities
• Proven ability to independently manage, develop, and close new client relationships
• Strong presentation and communication skills, capable of engaging with senior executives and key decision-makers at both technical and business levels
• In-depth knowledge of AI/ML and Transformation technologies, with proven expertise in driving successful sales initiatives within these domains
• Strong ability to work across cross-functional teams including Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Product

Desirable

• Snowflake is seeking an accomplished Platform Sales Specialist to drive sales execution for our AI/ML workload within the Enterprise market
• This is a strategic role that works closely with the broader field organization to ensure the successful customer adoption of Snowflake’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities
• Achieve pipeline generation and revenue targets for allocated accounts and/or territory on a quarterly and annual basis by developing a sales strategy in the allocated territory with a target account list
• Execute tailored sales plays to capture market opportunities in AI/ML, helping customers optimize their use of Snowflake's platform
• Work directly with customers to understand their AI/ML needs, communicating insights to inform Snowflake’s product roadmap and ensuring alignment with customer requirements
• Become an expert in Snowflake’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions and provide executive-level insights to customers and partners, guiding strategic discussions that emphasize the value of Snowflake’s AI/ML capabilities
• Work with our Account Executives, Sales Engineers and Field CTOs to drive customer engagements from discovery and qualification through solution implementation and deployment
• Track, analyze, and report on AI/ML sales performance metrics, using data-driven insights to optimize strategies and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with the broader cross-functional organization to integrate AI/ML sales efforts with Snowflake’s overall go-to-market plans