Virtual Sales Account Manager

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.

Virtual Sales Account Manager (VSAM) - Durham, NC (Hybrid Role / In-Office 2 Days per Week)

The Virtual Sales Account Manager will work a book of mid-market sized accounts within the commercial segment. The Account Manager will develop a go-to-market strategy for their accounts with a focus on driving new customer logos and expanding Juniper portfolio sales.

They will be responsible for the discovery, development, and closing of opportunities across industries withing their account base.

They will excel in this dynamic role while leveraging a team of partner account managers and resellers to support growth of their account base.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute territory go-to-market strategy with net new customer focus
• Lead opportunities, quota attainment, sales presentations, short-term, mid-term, and long-term opportunity management.
• Create a consistent cadence to driving partner-led demand generation, call campaigns, with strong opportunity management skills
• Selling across multiple verticals
• Building pipeline consistently for 3.5x quota coverage
• Provide accurate and timely forecasts to sales management
• Work cross functionally in a collaborative team environment
• Own the full sales cycle.

Candidate background

• 2 years of professional inside or outside sales experience in a technology field or IT Industry
• BA / BS degree or equivalent preferred with proven sales experience in the high-tech industry."
• A consistent track record of meeting / exceeding quota
• Experience in Persona based sales into IT.
• Experience in managing a demand generation engine to an assigned territory
• Proficiency in Salesforce.com. Understanding of supporting tools such as Gong and Outreach preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• a self-starter, open to coaching and mentoring

Minimum Salary : $109,824.00

Maximum Salary : $157,872.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $109,824.00 and $157,872.00 / 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.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected.

We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people.

The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work.

At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT JUNIPER

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together.

We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for roles they do not feel they meet all the criteria for.

If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business need.