Description
We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.
It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.
One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.
About the Role:
As a Cloud Account Executive, you are the driving force behind our new logo sales growth, responsible for acquiring Confluent Cloud customers. Success in this role requires dedication, energy, and a passion for solving customer problems. As a key member of the Cloud Acquisition Team, you'll tap into hot markets, access industry-leading sales resources, and be supported by a diverse team of leaders.
What You Will Do:
Proactively prospect, identify, qualify, develop, and close net new logos
Drive account consumption growth (ARR)
Exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual bookings objectives
Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline
Work collaboratively with your sales territory (RSD and AEs) to boost territory-wide consumption and growth
Qualify and progress meetings, signups, and use cases passed from inbound sales representatives
Provide weekly forecasts on pipeline creation, progression, and quarterly sales targets
Work closely with key stakeholders (i.e., Legal, SE, Cloud SDRs, Partners, and Marketing) to ensure success
What You Will Bring:
At least 3+ years of experience in Inside sales and Outbound SDR roles, with a proven track record of closing deals and exceeding KPIs
Strong understanding of Korea market
Hunger to acquire technology acumen
Strong ability to communicate business value effectively
Expertise in new business prospecting, pipeline generation, discovery, qualification, and close
Excellent time management and organisational skills to juggle priorities and projects
Resilience and drive to deliver results
Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.
Come As You Are
Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Global Benefits to Help You Do Your Best Work
Remote-First Work
Robust Insurance Benefits
Flexible Time Away
The Best Teammates
Experience Ambassadors
Open and Honest Culture
Well-Being and Growth
Leadership Principles Define How we Act
Our Leadership Principles outline a shared set of expectations for how we think and behave at Confluent. They’re an extension of our company values which we all live each day. You can learn more here.
Confluent is Remote-First
At Confluent, we care about how you work - not where. We encourage you to apply for positions outside of the listed job location or your immediate region.
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