Sales Development Representative, Italian-Speaker (Paris-based)
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.
📍 Paris, France |
About the RoleAs an Inside Sales Development Representative (SDR), Italian Speaker based in Paris, you’ll be at the forefront of driving Pure Storage’s growth in the Italian market. You’ll partner closely with our Account Executives (AEs), Marketing, and Channel Sales teams to create pipeline, uncover new opportunities, and support customer success.
Your Impact- 📞 Prospect and identify new opportunities (net-new logos & existing accounts)
- 📅 Qualify and set appointments for Field Sales counterparts
- 🔍 Research target accounts and develop tailored prospecting strategies
- 🎯 Run outbound call campaigns with Marketing & Channel Sales
- 📈 Manage renewals and upsells
- 📬 Qualify inbound leads and drive attendance for partner events
- 🤝 Collaborate cross-functionally with AEs, Marketing, and Channel teams
- 💻 Use sales tools daily: Salesforce, LinkedIn, Discover.org, Gmail, Insidesales.com
- ✈️ Occasional travel (5–10%) to Italy for customer visits & events
✅ Fluent Italian & business-level English ✅ 1+ year sales experience (cold-calling or prospecting required; tech/IT preferred)✅ Strong communication, resilience, and organizational skills✅ Proven ability to engage IT decision-makers and exceed targets✅ BA/BS degree required
Nice-to-have: IT/SaaS sales background, event follow-up creativity, or business school internship experience.
Why Pure?At Pure Storage, we’re not just keeping up with the data evolution—we’re leading it.
- 🚀 Rapid Growth: $3B+ in revenue, 12% YoY increase
- 💡 Innovation: DirectFlash® technology adopted by a top-four hyperscaler
- 🌱 Flexibility: Evergreen//One™ subscription growth +22%
- ☁️ Cloud-Native Leadership: Portworx recognized as a leader in Kubernetes storage
- 🏆 Culture: Great Place to Work®, Fortune Best Workplaces Bay Area™, Best for Millennials™
- Pure Innovation – We value critical thinkers and trailblazers
- Pure Growth – Strong career path from SDR → AE
- Pure Team – Collaboration, support, and an ego-free culture
✨ Join us in Paris and be the face of Pure Storage for the Italian market – where grit, creativity, and collaboration fuel your career growth.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Pure 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 Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
- Pure 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. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.