Territory Account Manager

Territory Account Manager

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

Who You'll Work With

Arista 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 9 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 for customers and 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.

What You'll Do

• Exceed measurable sales objectives and extend the Arista brand within the select enterprise and commercial accounts.
• 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.
• Utilize 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.

Bachelor Degree (BA / BS,CS,BBA) or equivalent ('Fachinformatiker / in Systemintegration' or 'Kaufmann / Kauffrau fr IT-System-Management'). MBA desirable. Other commercial education in combination with a technically orientated degree would also be a good foundation. Fluent German and English is essential. Currently resident in Germany - we do not offer relocation. This is a remote working / field based role.