Solution Sales Executive

VIAVI Solutions

4d • $91,000 - $169,000 • Onsite

About The Position

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Technical or Engineering fields
• 8+ years of technical sales experience, preferably in the service assurance market

Nice To Haves

• Track record of success in selling leading edge solutions into complex accounts (hunting or farming at either mid-tier or large accounts) is desired
• Understanding of system sales solutions, including system architectures
• Understanding of telecom technologies such as Fiber Optics and Ethernet
• Experience in selling maintenance and support contracts
• Trained in solution selling methodology such as Miller-Heiman, Customer Centric Selling, Solution Selling, Challenger Sales.
• Familiar with OSI model

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development plans and strategies for new projects and contacts, at various levels to increase sales of VIAVI Solutions products and / or solutions.
• Meet with VP, Directors, Managers, Engineers and other key stakeholders and understand and present solutions for problems at each of the levels.
• Develop both net new and existing contacts.
• Identify and close quick, small wins while managing longer, complex sales cycles
• Keep CRM data updated, including close date, next steps, and forecast stage
• Working with other team members, position and conduct proofs of concept that address customers business driver
• Achieve revenue targets through accurate forecasting of bookings
• Understand customers’ procurement process in detail
• Prioritize opportunities and apply appropriate resources
• Understand strengths/weaknesses of the competition
• Ability to prepare reports and use of appropriate mode of communication for Quarterly Business Reviews

Benefits

• paid time off
• health, life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior