District Sales Manager, Enterprise
NetApp
About NetApp
NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.
Job Summary
NetApp is on the lookout for a dynamic, customer-focused District Sales Manager to lead our Enterprise Sales team in Melbourne. This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll drive growth across named enterprise and government accounts by leading a team of experienced Client Executives—with clarity, urgency, and accountability.
This is hands-on leadership. You’ll set the pace, lead from the front, and ensure every team member has the tools, support, and mindset to succeed. You’ll take full ownership of new business and strategic account expansion, driving territory and account plans aligned with NetApp’s broader growth ambitions.
Strong executive relationships are key. You’ll guide your team through complex sales cycles and high-stakes negotiations—including bids, proposals, and RFPs—while shaping strategy and delivering customer value. Collaboration is central, both across internal teams and with strategic partners.
This is a high-impact role, focused on delivering consistent, profitable growth, fostering a culture of performance and ownership, and positioning NetApp as a trusted partner in the enterprise and government sectors.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and execute the regional sales strategy, turning global priorities into local success.
- Coach and develop a team of Client Executives, fostering performance, accountability, and commercial excellence.
- Guide the team through complex sales cycles—including bids, RFPs, and executive negotiations—focused on customer outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with enterprise and government customers, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Ensure sales discipline through forecasting, planning, CRM rigour, and adoption of MEDDICC methodology.
- Collaborate across pre-sales, marketing, channel, and customer success teams to deliver integrated, value-led solutions.
- Stay close to market shifts, customer needs, and competitor moves to sharpen go-to-market execution.
- Represent the region internally—shaping strategy and influencing key decisions through local insights.
- Attract and retain top sales talent, creating a high-performance, inclusive culture.
Job Requirements
What You Bring:
- 8+ years of enterprise sales success with a proven record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
- Strong leadership in complex or transformational environments, with experience coaching and developing sales talent.
- Deep understanding of enterprise IT—especially storage, cloud, and hybrid solutions.
- Executive presence and commercial acumen, with confidence engaging C-level stakeholders.
- Proficiency in managing complex deals using value-based frameworks like MEDDICC.
- Sharp execution skills, structured thinking, and process rigour.
- Collaborative, customer-focused approach with a bias for action.
How You Lead:
- Authentic – Leads with integrity, empathy, and earns trust.
- Commercial – Balances long-term value with short-term performance.
- Customer-Obsessed – Puts the customer at the centre of everything.
- Performance-Driven – Sets the bar high and expects accountability.
- Collaborative – Works seamlessly across functions and teams.
- Calm & Decisive – Navigates ambiguity and pressure with clarity.
- Growth Mindset – Seeks continuous improvement—for the team and themselves.
Education
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.
Why NetApp?
We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
Submitting an application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.