Territory Account Manager selling Arista’s data center and networking solutions to Toronto-area commercial accounts. Exceeding sales targets through consultative selling, channel partnerships, and strategic account planning.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor and internal champion for customers’ business problems
Align Arista’s technical resources to achieve customer business outcomes
Implement sales strategies to exceed sales targets within a targeted list of commercial accounts
Extend the Arista brand across a named list of 30–40 commercial accounts across Ontario
Use a consultative selling approach to address hybrid cloud computing and legacy IT system needs across Arista’s product portfolio
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 Arista peers on marketing plans and best practices
Monitor technology partner solutions, competing solutions, and competitor strategies
Report to a Regional Sales Manager or Area VP of Sales
Requirements
Qualified candidates must reside in and 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 cultivating existing customer relationships and penetrating new logo accounts
Ability to act as a trusted advisor and deliver business value to end users and key business stakeholders
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Wellbeing benefits
Income protection
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Eligibility for Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales
Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity
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