Sr Major Account Manager

Juniper Networks


Date: 14 hours ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time
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.

Sr Strategic Account Manager

At Juniper, we are building the Networks for the Next Decade. We’ve reimagined how the network should operate, with a key focus on optimizing user experiences and driving business outcomes. The IT landscape is changing forever, and we are leading the industry by leveraging AI and ML to deliver unprecedented scale, agility, insight and automation. The world’s largest companies (4 of the Fortune 10, the most prestigious Universities in the US, and the world’s biggest retailers) are experiencing what Gartner is saying about Juniper Networks.

Juniper is looking for experienced, energetic sales professionals to bring these changes to our Enterprise and Public Sector accounts. S/He will be responsible for opportunities which will have been identified either through key partners, been escalated from Inside Sales or part of new customer acquisition activity. You will have the ability to work in a matrixed environment and take advantage of the resources available to drive your success.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • The Account Manager will focus on developing top accounts in the Toronto region.
  • This individual will engage resources, including BUs, marketing, SEs, and partner account managers to drive success
  • Create a consistent cadence to driving partner-led demand generation, call campaigns, with strong opportunity management skills
  • Executive selling skills required, to include various CxOs, IT Management, and other key Decision-Makers
  • Relationship management skills that translate into identifying decision-makers and influencers
  • Manage opportunities, quota attainment, sales presentations, short-term, mid-term, and long-term opportunity management
  • Responsible for building 3 Month, 6 Month and 9 Month pipelines
  • Reporting line will be through the Regional Director Sales Manager

Candidate Required Background:

  • Minimum 6-8 years experience on networking and\or security sales is desirable in addition to a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
  • Referenceable track record of successful sales experience within region
  • Strong track record of driving sales ad working with channel partners in Enterprise accounts
  • Experience developing sales strategies, preparing proposals and quotes and presenting networking products
  • Broad-based technological awareness in the internetworking industry, complemented by knowledge of data networking concepts, with specific skills in the area of routing and switching
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Strong presenter and closer with the ability to demonstrate the necessary skills to negotiate issues with peers, partners and customers using a Win/Win philosophy.
  • Creative innovator who is a proactive team player, with a proven track record working in matrixed environments
  • Excellent business acumen
  • Good relationship building and consultative skills
  • Ability to prioritize in a dynamic, changing environment.
  • Ability to Travel

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bengaluru, 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.

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

Additional Information for United States jobs:

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK AND E-VERIFY

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Juniper Networks participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bengaluru, 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.

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

Additional Information for United States jobs:

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK AND E-VERIFY

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Juniper Networks participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.

  • Information for applicants about E-Verify / E-Verify Información en español: This Company Participates in E-Verify / Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify
  • Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) - The Right to Work / El Derecho a Trabajar

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Juniper is an Equal Opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business need.

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