Account Manager - Service Provider

Arista Networks•Durham, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a proven, motivated and results driven Tier 2/3 Sales Representative to join our growing Regional Service Provider (RSP) sales team. In this role you will be responsible for engaging with RSP customers utilizing a consultative selling approach with key client stakeholders to address the business needs and challenges of RSP’s to provide technology solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of our technology products and the ability to articulate complex technical solutions that span across routing, switching, security and cloud computing.

Requirements

Proven track record of technology sales including cultivating relationships with existing customers in addition to penetrating new logo accounts.
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to deliver business value to both end users and key business stakeholders.
BS/BA degree or equivalent in addition to 5+ years of technology sales experience.
Proven track record of direct selling into target accounts within the assigned territory and exceeding sales targets
Relevant networking 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 the following areas; Networking, SDN, NFV, Switching, Network Automation, Routing, Data Center, Edge Computing, Network Virtualization, Hyper-converged infrastructure or Cloud computing.

Nice To Haves

Embody our values of trust, compassion, collaboration, respectfulness, integrity, and good-natured fun.

Responsibilities

Exceed measurable sales objectives and extend the Arista brand with Regional Service Providers in addition to developing new logo accounts.
Utilize a consultative selling approach with key client stakeholders to address the business needs of hybrid cloud computing and siloed legacy IT systems across the Arista product portfolio including, Software-Driven Open Networking switching platforms or high performance Data Centers and Campus networks including our Cognitive Campus WI-FI networking solution in addition to the DANZ Monitoring Fabric and Network Detection & Response (NDR) and End Point Security solutions.
Meet with key influencers, decision-makers, and C-levels to present Arista’s value proposition.
Work with Arista systems engineers to design and position compelling solutions that drive down the total cost of ownership.
Collaborate with technology partners to identify prospects and demonstrate best-in-class solutions
Establish and manage key channel relationships in your territory.
Formulate strategic and tactical account plans based on periodic business reviews with your prospects and customers.
Conduct demand generation activities such as happy hours, lunch-n-learns and technology forums.
Collaborate with Arista peers on marketing plans and best practices.
Keep up-to-date with technology partner solutions, competing solutions and competitor strategies.