Territory Account Manager

Who You'll Work WithArista is looking for an individual to join our German team as a Territory Account Manager for a new regional business area, focusing on building and growing all aspects of sales across a list of accounts that sit within the territory. We are looking for a dedicated, self-driven sales professional to oversee the entire postal code region 2 in Germany, ideally based centrally within the territory.We expect a structured, coordinated, and strategic approach to work, including seamless follow-up with both existing customers and new business opportunities, as well as independent and diligent management of the sales pipeline. The role includes organizing and conducting events and meetings with partners in the region, in coordination with the responsible channel colleagues.Ideally, you bring experience in the networking and security sector. The customer base includes public sector clients as well as large mid-sized enterprises. Experience in this environment and a good understanding of the regional partner landscape are highly desirable.You will work within the sales region alongside colleagues from other verticals and major account managers, while maintaining control over approximately 85% of the customer base. MissionExceed measurable sales objectives and extend the Arista brand within the select enterprise and commercial accounts. 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 presentationsMeet with key decision-makers 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; Be willing and able to build a strong relationship and drive joint pipeline building activities with key partners within the Territory.Conduct demand generation activities such as happy hours, lunch-n-learns, and technology forums; Able to direct, build, and manage a Demand Creation campaign for the Territory encompassing all aspects of marketing, PR and all aspects of pipeline creation.Collaborate with Arista peers on marketing plans and best practices.Keep up-to-date with technology partner solutions, competing solutions and competitor strategies.
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 partnersWhat You'll DoExceed measurable sales objectives and extend the Arista brand within the select enterprise and commercial accounts. You will identify, develop and close sales opportunities across the Arista product portfolio including Data Centre and Campus Networking platforms including our Cloud based WI-FI and POE switches. In addition, the product portfolio includes the Arista Routing Platform, Cloud Vision (network automation & telemetry), and our DMF Fabric Monitoring, NDR, Endpoint and AI-driven Network Identity Management solutions. You will be responsible for utilizing a consultative selling approach with 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.Meet with key decision-makers 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.Work closely and in partnership with Arista sales partners in the sales territory and with the channel team within Arista Networks.Conduct demand generation activities such as happy hours, lunch-n-learns, and technology forums; Able to direct, build, and manage a Demand Creation campaign for the territory encompassing all aspects of marketing, PR and all aspects of pipeline creation.Collaborate with Arista peers on marketing plans and best practices.Keep up-to-date with technology partner solutions, competing solutions and competitor strategies.
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