VP, Sales AMER Hi Tech

Equinix•Redwood City, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the SVP, Sales AMER, the VP, Sales AMER Hi Tech is accountable for leading Equinix's AMER Hi Tech vertical and driving revenue growth, customer impact, and overall business performance across the region. The role leads a team of Sales Directors, Interconnection Specialists, and Sales Representatives, with responsibility for defining and executing the vertical sales strategy, delivering results, and building a sustainable multi-year growth roadmap. As part of the CRO Go-to-Market (GTM) FY27 strategy, the VP, Sales AMER Hi Tech partners closely with the VP, Sales Interconnection. This leader will collaborate across regional and global functions to deliver innovative customer solutions, maximize business value, and accelerate growth within the Hi Tech vertical, including a focus on digital natives, digital interconnection and infrastructure. In addition, the role serves as a key member of the AMER Sales Leadership Team, contributing to the broader strategic direction and success of the organization.

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior sales/industry leadership role, ideally within a technology, or data centre environment
Demonstrated success in managing GTM/sales teams and closing complex opportunities
Strong strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute impactful sales strategies including strong aptitude in data modelling/business case creation
Strong communication and storytelling, adept at customer communications, enablement, and large-scale events
General Manager mindset: Balances growth, product, and customer outcomes—not just sales execution
Strategic + operational: Can define vision and drive execution with rigor
Leadership Agility : Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and market conditions
Business Savvy : Deep understanding to balance customer needs with business objectives; while still customer obsessed translating customer needs into solutions
Collaboration: Effectively works across boundaries to align resources and drive shared success
Decisiveness: Makes timely and well-informed decisions in fast-paced, complex environments
Inclusiveness: Promotes an environment of respect, engagement, and equal opportunity within the team

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing, sales team focused on Hi Tech Sales in AMER
Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets with particular focus on the vertical and digital solutions
Align sales efforts with broader Equinix organizational goals and sales strategies, including interconnection
Design repeatable sales motions and plays, establish clear KPIs and operating rhythms (e.g., pipeline, bookings, adoption, use-case penetration) aligned to the technology vertical strategy and design principles of the overall GTM strategy
Serve as the sales lead for all AMER Hi Tech opportunities, partnering with vertical, country, regional and global sales teams to build appropriate pipeline and secure and close deals
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and partners to drive long-term engagement and adoption of Equinix products and solutions
Exceptional executive/customer-facing skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers
Partner closely with other Sales teams, Product, Marketing, Operations, and other CRO teams to drive alignment and ensure seamless go-to-market execution
Work with executive leadership to provide insights on market trends, customer needs, and portfolio evolution
Analytical rigor with comfort in dashboards and ability to translate insights into desired outcomes
Executive presence with C-suite partners and internal leadership teams; exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation
Set and manage performance metrics, tracking the success of sales initiatives
Identify and implement continuous improvements in sales processes and strategies to enhance effectiveness
Build and lead a high-performing global team to attract, develop, and retain top talent, set a culture of clarity, speed, and accountability