Sr. SLED Account Executive - Must Reside in Houston Area

Extreme Networks

3d•$180 - $225

About The Position

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme. Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them. Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why thereâs no better time to join the Extreme team. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on âprotected categories,â Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.

Requirements

Must be a self-starter with high energy and drive who takes initiative and works with limited direction.
Knowledge of SFDC and Clari
A highly trusted business partner, who maintains and expects high standards for self and team.
Relevant industry/competitive knowledge
Able to travel each week to meet with Customers and Partners
Proven hunter with a history of developing new prospective customers and collaborating across cross-functional internal teams, ensuring target quotas are achieved and exceeded.
Strong Business plan development and forecasting experience.
Strong Competitive Industry and Product Knowledge with ability to articulate the Extreme Networks Business Value Proposition
Must Reside in Houston Area

Responsibilities

Prospecting and develop new, exciting business relationships within our existing customer base + prospects.
Utilize your Solutions Sales expertise to prospect and capture new business while growing the existing install base.
Understand each customer's needs to provide real, effective solutions.
Responsible for attaining 100% or more of set sales quota each quarter and executing corporate initiatives.
Provide in-depth business planning and reporting (monthly forecast, weekly commit, pipeline development, etc.
Develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships with channel partners within the territory and across the company focusing on SLED Accounts
Speak confidentially to our comprehensive solution of end-to-end Wired / Wireless Data Networking; Network -Management and Security solutions, growing revenue and profit margins within the assigned territory achieving properly aligned quotas.
Develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships with cross functional teams within the territory and across the company focusing on SLED Accounts
A knowledge of Erate funding and the Erate sales process
Presenting and demonstrating the value of products and services to prospective buyers
Staying current on company offerings and industry trends
Making cold calls and reaching out to prospects + existing customers