Global Account Manager, High Tech
Snowflake
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Role Summary
The Global Account Manager at Snowflake is responsible for owning the global strategy and revenue growth for one of Snowflake’s most critical Fortune 100 Technology customers. This position offers the opportunity to lead the global strategy for a top-tier technology customer. You will hold a dual responsibility: managing a direct report Account Executive and orchestrating a dedicated technical team to drive large-scale digital transformation. This is a high-visibility role where you will oversee significant revenue targets and shape the long-term data roadmap for one of Snowflake's most critical accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-year strategic account plan, mapping Snowflake’s Data Cloud to specific business units (e.g., Global Supply Chain, Collaboration Tools, Security, and Internal IT).
- Directly manage and mentor a dedicated Account Executive, providing coaching on sales methodology, deal structure, and performance.
- Lead a cross-functional "pod" (including dedicated Sales Engineers, Professional Services, and Executives) to execute the account strategy effectively.
- Rigorously apply the MEDDPICC methodology to qualify, forecast, and close complex, seven-and-eight-figure consumption deals.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-level stakeholders (CIO, CTO, CDO), positioning Snowflake as the core of their data architecture.
- Articulate the value of the Data Cloud against legacy on-premise solutions and competitor clouds, demonstrating a clear understanding of the technical landscape.
- Identify new use cases within the account to drive Net Revenue Retention (NRR) and new workload adoption.
Requirements
- 12+ years of enterprise field sales experience, with a specific focus on selling Data, Cloud, or SaaS infrastructure to Large Enterprise Technology companies.
- Proven expert-level application of MEDDPICC or similar sales methodologies in complex selling environments.
- Prior experience managing direct reports (AEs) or acting in a formal team lead capacity with a track record of mentoring talent.
- Demonstrated history of closing complex, multi-year, seven-figure+ deals. Must demonstrate the ability to grow a strategic account from :$1M to $10M+.
- Strong understanding of the cloud ecosystem (AWS, Azure, GCP), data warehousing, and the specific data challenges faced by global technology manufacturers.
- Strong executive presence. Ability to negotiate with sophisticated procurement teams and present to technical C-suite audiences.
- Ability to operate in a matrixed environment, working closely with Partners, Marketing, Legal, and Product teams.
Key skills/competency
- Global Account Management
- Enterprise Sales
- Data Cloud Solutions
- SaaS Infrastructure
- MEDDPICC Methodology
- C-level Engagement
- Strategic Account Planning
- Sales Team Leadership
- Cloud Ecosystem (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Digital Transformation
How to Get Hired at Snowflake
- Research Snowflake's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive enterprise sales, data cloud, SaaS, and large-deal closure experience for Snowflake.
- Master MEDDPICC: Be prepared to articulate and demonstrate your expert application of sales methodologies in complex environments.
- Show technical acumen: Discuss your deep understanding of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing challenges.
- Practice executive presence: Prepare to showcase your ability to build C-level relationships and negotiate with sophisticated procurement teams.
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