Sr Account Executive CSP

At F5 we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create secure and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers and their customers better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Role Overview:

This is a strategic sales position requiring an in-depth knowledge of how technology is used to enable business goals or overcome business challenges. Position requires strategic thinking/planning coupled with tactical execution of identified business opportunities.

Responsible for managing all facets of the relationship with named or large key accounts (of significant strategic importance to the organization) primarily in telecommunication sector AI service providers and Internet technology companies while ensuring revenue goals are being met. Maintains contact at relevant levels in the accounts focusing on strategic nature of the relationship.

Must be able to build and maintain relationships effectively and communicate at all levels. Develop opportunities across the F5 solution portfolio while effectively selling solutions and services using technical organizational and customer knowledge to influence and build trusting relationships.

Able to partner effectively and tactically with Systems Integrators large Service Providers and regional VARs based on need or required value. This is typically an individual contributor role. This is a quota carrying role.

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What Youll Do:

• Responsible for upholding F5s Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies
• Primary point-of-contact for major account/(s) regardless of accounts geographic contact with accounts at a high executive level focusing on the strategic nature of the relationship
• Sell the organizations products or services to and maintain relationships with existing national named accounts. Responsible for expanding and retaining named accounts while ensuring ongoing customer service
• Responsible for identifying and qualifying long-term and short-term business opportunities and proactively identifying and addressing competitive threats
• Prepare formal proposals and presentations presents to all levels of the organization including executives leads negotiations coordinate complex decision-making processes and overcomes objectives to closure and close sales in a professional and effective manner
• Responsible for significant key partner relationship management and development. Facilitate executive-level relationships between the customer F5 and its partners including facilitating communication on strategic and tactical issues and maintaining continuity
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends technical developments and government regulations that affect target markets
• Must understand organizations business needs develop application of products and services and communicate how F5s technical value-added solutions will address those needs
• Research and develop lists of potential customers within an organization; regularly follow up on leads and developing leads and act to close deals
• Determine market strategies and goals for each product and service understanding the strategies goals and objectives of named accounts
• Assume a leadership role in coordinating account strategy and tactics for sales support team (inside sales systems engineering sales management)
• Assume full responsibility for accurate sales forecasting by demonstrating in depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through the procurement process ensure SalesForce is utilized appropriately and maintained on a regular basis
• Develop and maintain detailed account profiles including organizational charts for all accounts to be reviewed by management on a quarterly basis
• Develop strategy for sustained management and success of business and coordinates resources to ensure goals are met
• Provide regular updates to senior sales and operations staff concerning account issues financial status
• Meet and exceed sales quotas and revenue goals
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree or above in engineering or business administration or equivalent work experience
• At least 10 years of sales sales management channels management or relevant experience in telecommunication and Internet technology etc. customers
• Must be able to read write and speak English and Chinese fluently
• Proven track record of sales achievements
• Skilled Communicator both verbally and in writing
• Should be hands-on and be able to perform the function independently
• Career-level fully experienced with industry knowledge and senior relationships within the customer accounts
• May be a team leader and provide leadership to the sales team focused on the strategic global or national account(s)
• Considered a trusted resource by customer base and an expert in the field
• Has credibility to influence at senior levels within named account e.g. Senior Executive/Board/Chair

What Youll Get

• Hybrid working mode
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Recognitions and Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive pay comprehensive benefits and cool perks
• Culture of Giving Back
• Dynamic Diversity & Inclusion Interest Groups

Apply if you believe your own unique capabilities can contribute to the success of this role and our organization!

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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However the description may not be all-inclusive and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

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