Named Account Manager (TX SLED) - Arista Networks

Arista Networks is an industry leader in Cognitive Cloud Networking for mission critical data center and campus environments. Our award winning open source platforms change the way that organizations build, deploy and operate next generation networks.  

A lot of companies pay lip service to company values. At Arista, we take them seriously. We believe that adherence to our core values is not only the right thing to do, but also the most reliable path to business success. We value doing the right thing for our customers and employees. We value decentralized control; empowering employees to do the right thing and make great decisions. And finally, we believe each person has a unique contribution to make. These guiding principles inform every aspect of our business. 

What Will You Do?

Arista Networks is seeking an accomplished Named Account Manager who has a proven track record of selling into SLED accounts. This role will focus on State of Texas agencies and Higher Education.  

This role requires an individual who is a self-starter demonstrating sales leadership skills, and the ability to grow the regional business within SLED accounts. In addition, the successful candidate will need to build a credible channel to market through appointed Arista VAR's. 

Key to the candidate’s success will be their ability to identify pain points, and qualify IT spends of SLED organizations within a territory and build a strong engagement plan which creates pipeline opportunities across Arista’s entire portfolio.  

• Exceed measurable sales objectives and extend the Arista brand within a named list of SLED accounts in the Texas area. 
• You will be responsible for utilizing 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.
• Generate new opportunities and sales presentations for Arista's software-driven Cloud networking solutions for Data Center, Campus and WAN Routing based network solutions in addition to our Network Automation platform, Fabric Monitoring solutions and Network Security (Awake Security)
• Meet with key decision-makers, and C-levels to present Arista’s value proposition.
• Partner with the Arista Systems Engineering team to design and position compelling solutions that drive down the total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with channel 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.  

The team: This position will typically report to the Regional Sales Director. You will be part of a team that includes the best field engineers in the cloud networking industry. And, you will have the support of our industry-leading Arista TAC, proof-of-concept resources, and executive team.

Who Are You?

You are a driven, customer centric technology Sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding your sales targets. You are a trusted advisor to your customers and are passionate about technology and the opportunity to sell next generation technologies.

• Direct sales experience in a similar vendor (OEM) role selling technology with specific experience selling into SLED customers.  
• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales quotas against targets.
• Ability to discuss Arista’s value proposition at an initial exploratory level meeting and also have the ability to engage at C Level with any end-user.
• Familiar with current industry trends and speak with authority regarding the role of Virtualization, SDN / SDWAN, Cloud, and DC/CAMPUS networking technologies/trends.
• Have executive level sales contacts.
• Be willing and able to build a strong relationship and drive joint pipeline building activities with key ecosystem partners within the region.
• Able to direct, build, and manage a Demand Creation campaign for the Territory.
• Strong work ethic and winning mentality.
• Articulate in communicating the steps and dependencies to closure, while managing expectations via accurate Forecasting/ reporting and open communication within Arista, Channel, and Eco / Business partners.
• You possess a stable work history

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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