Security Account Manager (SLED Customers)

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks, performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology. We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

About NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT has been helping the world’s largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 35 years.

NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world’s essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters – and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second.

Position Summary:

This Security Account Manager position is with NETSCOUT'S US SLED Sales Team. SLED Sales focuses on the State, Local, and Education Sector. This includes selling products or services to government agencies, municipalities, schools, universities, and other public institutions. The Sales Account Manager is responsible for achieving sales quota in assigned territory through direct sales to customers. This role controls the accounts directly even if the business is booked through channels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and ethical guidelines
• Follows a selling process
• Responsible for booking business per the company bookings policies and revenue recognition policy
• Understand the customer’s business and how our products impact their business
• Develops strong relationships and coaches in the accounts
• Develops a pipeline of 4X quota and is constantly prospecting in new or existing accounts
• Develops strong working relationships with channel partners
• Consistently calls at multiple levels high and wide
• Works collaboratively with Sales Engineers to ensure ongoing account technical support.
• Follows company strategy and direction
• Substantial travel within region and occasionally beyond is required
• Candidate will need to be located in WA/OR

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related degree

Experience Requirements:

• 5 years sales experience in Network Security or cybersecurity
• 5 years’ experience selling into IT Departments / CISO office
• 5 years’ experience in the SLED market segment
• A quantifiable track record of success demonstrated by territory/professional growth
• A solid, articulate understanding of our technology, market, and client profile
• Track record of exceptional and consistent quota achievement
• Proven success, established customers and contacts, and solid territory knowledge
• You will need the skill to independently, work with large, complex accounts
• Ability to source, pursue and close new business

Location: Washington or Oregon