Cox Enterprises · 5 days ago
Senior Public Cloud Specialist (California) (RapidScale)
Cox Enterprises is a leading technology company focused on delivering secure and reliable managed and advisory services across various cloud environments. The Senior Public Cloud Specialist role is centered on driving new business in the cloud space, engaging with executive buyers, and developing tailored solutions to meet client needs.
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Responsibilities
Hunt relentlessly: Identify, qualify, and win new cloud professional and managed services opportunities
Drive discovery: Uncover client needs through executive-level discovery sessions and translate them into tailored solutions
Design winning solutions: Build and deliver compelling presentations, demos, and proposals that lead to closed deals
Build pipeline discipline: Maintain a robust funnel with accurate forecasting in Salesforce and a consistent 5:1 pipeline-to-quota ratio
Leverage ecosystems: Tap into AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud field teams and programs to expand reach and accelerate sales cycles
Stay sharp: Continuously learn and bring insights on emerging cloud technologies, market trends, and competitive positioning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (or a Master's and 6+ years, or 12+ years total professional experience)
Previous experience selling IT/cloud solutions in a consultative, B2B environment
Proven ability to partner with sales teams to close complex deals and build long-term relationships
Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, with at least one certification (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Google Cloud Digital Leader)
Full-lifecycle sales experience, with a history of exceeding quota
Preferred
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP partner programs
Hands-on knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, containerization, infrastructure as code, and hybrid cloud strategies
Vertical experience in Healthcare, Financial Services, or SaaS
Advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Associate)
Benefits
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
Flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
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