Account Executive (Mountain West Region) - Network Performance
Summary:
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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
We’re seeking an Account Executive to directly support the Mountain West Region (MT/ID/WY/NV/UT/CO/AZ/NM) who has demonstrated success in selling performance management solutions to network teams in large enterprises. You’ll be selling the Observer platform, which Gartner Group placed in their Magic Quadrant for the last four years in a row! Your assignment will include existing accounts and a territory. Comp plan is very achievable, with significant quarterly accelerators.
Responsibilities:
Present a thorough territory plan within first 90 days
Meet with CIO's, Network Directors, Managers, Engineers and other key stakeholders in installed accounts and target accounts
Close both net new accounts and existing accounts
Identify and close quick, small wins while managing longer, complex sales cycles
Keep Salesforce opportunities updated including close date, next steps, and forecast stage
With SE, position and conduct proofs of concept that address customers business drivers
Understand customers’ procurement process in detail
Prioritize opportunities and apply appropriate resources
Understand strengths/weaknesses of the competition
Success Indicators:
Strategic Selling – demonstrated ability to grow existing and new accounts.
Success in selling performance management systems (OPNET, Riverbed, NetScout, Fluke Networks)
Effective communicator
Proven successful track record of exceeding sales quotas - Success closing net new accounts while working existing accounts
Agile; readily adapts to rapidly changing market drivers and solution
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
4-year degree or 7+ years of sales experience in performance management domains of network performance, application performance, or systems performance
5+ years of field sales experience in the performance management domains of network performance, application performance, or systems performance
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for frequent travel
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of network industry & trends
Experience in selling direct and through channels
Trained in solution selling methodology such as Miller-Heiman, Customer Centric Selling, Solution Selling, Challenger.
Experience in framework solutions such as HP OpenView, Tivoli, Netcool, BMC, and/or Computer Associates
Familiar with OSI model During the rapidly changing
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Job Posting Pay Range:
91,000to
169,000Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.
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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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
We’re seeking an Account Executive to directly support the Mountain West Region (MT/ID/WY/NV/UT/CO/AZ/NM) who has demonstrated success in selling performance management solutions to network teams in large enterprises. You’ll be selling the Observer platform, which Gartner Group placed in their Magic Quadrant for the last four years in a row! Your assignment will include existing accounts and a territory. Comp plan is very achievable, with significant quarterly accelerators.
Responsibilities:
Present a thorough territory plan within first 90 days
Meet with CIO's, Network Directors, Managers, Engineers and other key stakeholders in installed accounts and target accounts
Close both net new accounts and existing accounts
Identify and close quick, small wins while managing longer, complex sales cycles
Keep Salesforce opportunities updated including close date, next steps, and forecast stage
With SE, position and conduct proofs of concept that address customers business drivers
Understand customers’ procurement process in detail
Prioritize opportunities and apply appropriate resources
Understand strengths/weaknesses of the competition
Success Indicators:
Strategic Selling – demonstrated ability to grow existing and new accounts.
Success in selling performance management systems (OPNET, Riverbed, NetScout, Fluke Networks)
Effective communicator
Proven successful track record of exceeding sales quotas - Success closing net new accounts while working existing accounts
Agile; readily adapts to rapidly changing market drivers and solution
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
4-year degree or 7+ years of sales experience in performance management domains of network performance, application performance, or systems performance
5+ years of field sales experience in the performance management domains of network performance, application performance, or systems performance
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for frequent travel
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of network industry & trends
Experience in selling direct and through channels
Trained in solution selling methodology such as Miller-Heiman, Customer Centric Selling, Solution Selling, Challenger.
Experience in framework solutions such as HP OpenView, Tivoli, Netcool, BMC, and/or Computer Associates
Familiar with OSI model During the rapidly changing
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Job Posting Pay Range:
91,000to
169,000Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.
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