Sales Account Executive

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC 

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA 

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence. 

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management. 

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. 

Enterprise Account Executive, AI & Data Infrastructure 
Location: Benelux

DDN is looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to help expand our presence across the Benelux region, with a focus on strategic accounts in AI, data infrastructure, public sector, defense, life sciences, and other enterprise environments managing complex, high-value data challenges. 

This is an opportunity to join a company at the center of one of the most important shifts in enterprise technology: the infrastructure powering AI. We’re looking for a commercially strong seller who knows how to open and grow strategic accounts, build trusted executive relationships, work effectively with partners, and lead complex sales cycles in a fast-moving market. 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in enterprise platform sales, enjoys building a territory, and wants to represent a highly differentiated offering in a category with real momentum. 

What you’ll do 

• Own and grow a strategic territory across the Benelux region, developing new business within enterprise, public sector, defense, life sciences, and AI-driven accounts 

• Build trusted relationships directly with end customers, even in partner-led sales motions 

• Engage senior business and technical stakeholders to understand priorities, shape opportunities, and position DDN’s value effectively 

• Lead complex sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers, internal teams, partners, and OEM relationships 

• Develop and expand strong channel and ecosystem partnerships to increase market presence and drive revenue 

• Work closely with sales engineering, technical teams, and leadership to create winning proposals, presentations, and account strategies 

• Represent DDN in the market through customer meetings, industry events, and partner engagement 

• Negotiate and close large, strategic transactions 

• Stay engaged post-sale to build long-term customer value and identify follow-on growth opportunities 
  
  

What we’re looking for 

• A proven enterprise Account Executive with experience selling complex, high-value solutions 

• Strong track record of building pipeline, navigating long sales cycles, and closing strategic deals 

• Experience working with channel and OEM partners as part of a go-to-market strategy 

• Established network and market credibility within the Benelux 
  
  

Nice to have 

• Experience in AI infrastructure, high-performance storage, data platforms, or adjacent enterprise technology markets 

• Exposure to customers in life sciences, research, government, or defense 

• Familiarity with technical sales environments, even if you are not coming from a deeply hands-on technical role 
  
  

Why this role is interesting 

• You’ll be selling into a market with strong momentum around AI and data infrastructure 

• The role combines new business, strategic account development, executive selling, and ecosystem leverage 

• You’ll represent a platform with strong relevance in complex customer environments, rather than a commoditized point solution 

• There is genuine room to shape territory growth and make a visible commercial impact