What are the responsibilities and job description for the SLED Account Manager position at Juniper Networks, Inc?
At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.
To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.
Juniper is looking for a sales professional to develop and grow our business and market share across a defined list of customers withinour State, Local and Educationaccounts. You will excel in a dynamic and exciting environment while leading all prospecting and sales opportunities across all Juniper solutions. This position is a "hunter" type of role that requires an individual who is a self-starter with the ability to grow the SLED business within the Columbus Ohio region. The territory will include k-12, higher education, and state and local government agencies.
Primary Responsibilities:
Engage, qualify, and develop both new and existing accounts
Collaborate with SE, Product Specialists, Field Marketing, SDR's, Partner Account Managers, etc. as well as Juniper's channel partners
Create a consistent cadence to driving partner-led demand generation, call campaigns, with strong opportunity management skills
Executive selling skills required, to include various CxOs, IT Management, and other key Decision-Makers
Relationship management skills that translate into identifying decision-makers and influencers
Manage opportunities, quota attainment, sales presentations, short-term, mid-term, and long-term opportunity management
Responsible for building 3 Month, 6 Month and 9 Month pipelines
Engage resources, including the BU's to drive sales success
Provide accurate and timely forecasts to sales management
Co-ordinates and lead members of virtual account teams: SEs, Managers, Insides Sales, Channel and Channel Management members, PLM, etc
Reporting line will be through the Regional Sales Director
Candidate Required Background:
Experience with IT networking, specifically WiFi, Switching, SD-WAN and Artificial Intelligence. Full portfolio also includes Routing, Data Center Switching and Security.
Experience with Salesforce.com.
Referenceable track record of successful sales experience within region
Strong track record of driving sales through channel partners in Enterprise accounts
Experience developing sales strategies, preparing proposals and quotes and presenting networking products
Broad-based technological awareness in the internetworking industry, complemented by knowledge of data networking concepts, with specific skills in the area of routing and switching
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Strong presenter and closer with the ability to demonstrate the necessary skills to negotiate issues with peers, partners and customers using a Win/Win philosophy
Leader, team-player and difference maker
Excellent business acumen
Excellent relationship building and consultativesalesskills
Minimum Salary: $236,544.00
Maximum Salary:$340,032.00
The pay range for this position is expected to be between $236,544.00 and $340,032.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Juniper's pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.
Juniper Networks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $236,544 - $340,032
