Account Executive – Public Ministries (France)

purestorage

Paris, France · Paris · France

Posted Jul 1, 2026

Other
Sales

Job description

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly driven, strategic, and consultative Account Executive to lead the full enterprise sales cycle and drive net-new business growth specifically across French Public Sector accounts, with a primary focus on the major national ministries ("Ministères régaliens"). Based in our collaborative Paris office, you will transition central government clients from transactional relationships to value-driven, multi-year partnerships by championing innovative data storage, platform, and security solutions. You will orchestrate internal cross-functional pursuit teams while building a strong partner ecosystem to directly impact national organizational outcomes and achieve vital revenue growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Own Territory Growth: Lead the full enterprise sales cycle within the French Public Sector, focusing proactively on net-new logo acquisition and strategic expansion within the largest central ministries (including Finance, Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice).
Deliver Solutions-Focused Value: Apply value-based, consultative selling disciplines to uncover complex institutional challenges, tailoring advanced data architectures centered on measurable business outcomes, ROI, and TCO.
Build Executive Alliances: Develop and sustain multi-level, trusted relationships across central government entities to secure continuous executive access and long-term customer engagement.
Collaborate for Maximum Impact: Assemble and lead internal cross-functional pursuit teams—including systems engineers, marketing, and support—while simultaneously driving co-sell momentum with external channel partners and GSIs.
Maintain Sales Excellence: Ensure predictable execution, pipeline hygiene, and forecasting accuracy by effectively managing internal CRM tools and maintaining clear territory plans.

WHAT YOU BRING

Public Sector Sales Depth: Demonstrated enterprise field sales experience selling complex technology solutions directly into central government entities and major French ministries.
Hunter Mindset: A proven track record of proactively identifying "white space," leading discussions with unique business insights, and driving net-new logo acquisition.
Strategic Account Mastery: Skilled in long-term account mapping, complex pipeline management, and creating robust data-driven business cases aligned to critical mission outcomes.
Industry & Infrastructure Fluency: Strong familiarity with modern data center architecture, storage industry trends, cloud computing models, and platform economics.
Communication & Motivation: Outstanding relationship-building skills, high emotional intelligence, and a strong intrinsic motivation to achieve growth within a high-performance team.
Language: Business fluency in both French and English is required.
Location: This is an in-office position. You will be expected to work from our Paris office in compliance with company policy.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

Join us and bring your best.

Bring your bold.

Pure and simple.