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VAST Data is looking for a Sales Director, Data Platform - Federal Civilian to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence. VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud. Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute long-term account strategies across Federal Civilian agencies, aligned to mission priorities, budget cycles, and modernization initiatives
Drive new business and expansion opportunities for VAST’s data platform across AI, HPC, analytics, and enterprise data workloads
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior agency leaders, program executives, IT leadership, and procurement stakeholders
Navigate complex federal acquisition environments, including FAR-based procurements, IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, and agency-specific vehicles
Partner closely with systems integrators, cloud providers, and federal resellers to scale impact and accelerate adoption
Lead executive-level discussions focused on efficiency, consolidation, AI readiness, and mission outcomes—not point products
Accurately manage pipeline, forecasting, and deal execution while maintaining disciplined sales operations
Serve as a visible representative of VAST within the federal ecosystem, including at industry events, executive briefings, and customer forums
Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of progressive sales experience, with a proven track record of success in B2B sales, preferably within the database industry
Excellent evangelism skills with the ability to effectively communicate the value proposition of complex technical solutions
Strong understanding of database technologies, storage systems, and data management principles
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with C-level executives and senior decision-makers
Highly motivated self-starter with a results-driven mindset and a passion for exceeding sales targets
Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales productivity tools