SLED Account Executive - NV​/AZ​/UT

We are searching for a high-energy Sales Account Manager who can recognize opportunities and turn leads into long-lasting partnerships. With their product knowledge, relationship building and understanding of industry trends, Account Managers will communicate directly with customers and prospects, understand their individual needs, and recommend products or services that maximize value. You should be an adaptable, knowledgeable multitasker with strong computer and communication skills.

Successful Account Managers will be skilled communicators and presenters who can find the best fit between customer/prospect and product. The ideal candidate will be organized, passionate about customer relations, and focused on enhancing the buyer experience while driving success within the regions they support. This is a high paced job that requires a lot of prospecting and demand generation.

• Prospecting and developing new, exciting business relationships within our existing customer base and prospects.
• Utilize your Solutions Sales expertise to prospect and capture new business while growing the existing install base.
• Understand each customer's needs to provide real, effective solutions.
• Responsible for attaining 100% or more of set sales quota each quarter and executing corporate initiatives.
• Provide in-depth business planning and reporting (monthly forecast, weekly commit, pipeline development, etc.).
• Develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships with channel partners within the territory and across the company focusing on SLED Accounts.
• Speak confidentially about our comprehensive solution of end-to-end Wired / Wireless Data Networking;
  Network-Management and Security solutions, growing revenue and profit margins within the assigned territory achieving properly aligned quotas.
• Develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships with cross functional teams within the territory and across the company focusing on SLED Accounts.
• Have a knowledge of Erate funding and the Erate sales process.
• Present and demonstrate the value of products and services to prospective buyers.
• Stay current on company offerings and industry trends.
• Make cold calls and reach out to prospects and existing customers.

• Must be a self-starter with high energy and drive who takes initiative and works with limited direction.
• Knowledge of SFDC and Clari.
• Highly trusted business partner, who maintains and expects high standards for self and team.
• Relevant industry/competitive knowledge.
• Able to travel each week to meet with Customers and Partners.
• Proven hunter with a history of developing new prospective customers and collaborating across cross-functional internal teams, ensuring target quotas are achieved and exceeded.
• Strong business plan development and forecasting experience.
• Strong competitive industry and product knowledge with ability to articulate the Extreme Networks Business Value Proposition.

Compensation
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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of ,000 USD. This role is also eligible for commission on a 50/50 split and the full benefits package described below.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
• Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
• Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
• Retirement savings programs, including 401(k) matching in the United States
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
• Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible
• Flexible spending accounts, where eligible
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
• Life and disability insurance

Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.

Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,…