Territory Account Manager selling Arista’s client-to-cloud networking solutions across Ontario. Managing commercial accounts, channel relationships, and consultative data center technology sales.
Responsibilities
Exceed measurable sales objectives and extend the Arista brand within a named list of 30–40 commercial accounts across Ontario
Use a consultative selling approach with key client stakeholders to address hybrid cloud computing and siloed legacy IT systems
Sell across Arista’s product portfolio, including open networking switching platforms, data center and campus networks, Cognitive Campus WI-FI, DANZ Monitoring Fabric, NDR, and endpoint security solutions
Meet with key influencers, decision-makers, and C-level executives to present Arista’s value proposition
Work with systems engineers to design and position solutions that reduce total cost of ownership
Collaborate with technology partners to identify prospects and demonstrate solutions
Establish and manage key channel relationships in the territory
Formulate strategic and tactical account plans based on business reviews
Conduct demand-generation activities such as happy hours, lunch-and-learns, and technology forums
Collaborate with peers on marketing plans and best practices
Monitor technology partner solutions, competing solutions, and competitor strategies
Act as a trusted customer advisor and align Arista’s technical resources with customer business outcomes
Report to a Regional Sales Manager or Area VP of Sales
Requirements
Qualified candidates must reside in the greater Toronto Area
Must have sold complex networking solutions in the greater Toronto Area
BS/BA degree or equivalent
5+ years of technology sales experience
Proven track record of direct selling into target accounts within the assigned territory and exceeding sales targets
Relevant data center or networking (LAN/WAN, SDN) industry background from a technology partner, competitor, channel partner, or end user is a requirement
Strong rolodex and relationships within the territory
Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
Previous selling experience and technical acumen in one or more of: Networking, SDN, NFV, Switching, Network Automation, Routing, Data Center, Edge Computing, Network Virtualization, Hyper-converged infrastructure, or Cloud computing
Hunter mentality and proven track record of technology sales
Ability to act as a trusted advisor and deliver business value to end users and key business stakeholders
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