Named Account Manager

Job Description
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.