Hospitality Sales Leader

Juniper Networks; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 236,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Hospitality Sales Specialist to drive sales growth in the hospitality sector. This dynamic role involves developing key accounts, leveraging partnerships, and executing sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking and network security sales, with proven success in managing relationships and driving sales through channel partners. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and collaboration, and make a significant impact in expanding the company's footprint in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

401(k) Eligibility

Vacation

Sick Time

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in networking and network security sales.
• Referenceable track record in hospitality sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and close opportunities in the hospitality space.
• Manage opportunities and build sales pipelines.

Skills

Networking Sales

Network Security Sales

Sales Strategy Development

Channel Partner Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Opportunity Management

Executive Selling Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Hospitality Sales Specialist – Washington, DC (REMOTE)

Juniper is looking for sales professionals to develop and close opportunities across a defined list of customers in the hospitality space. The candidate will be specific-account focused, and will excel in this dynamic role, while leveraging a team of partner account managers to support growth of their named account list. Key accounts will include Marriott, Hilton, and Choice Hotels among others. Responsible for opportunities which will have been identified either through key partners, been escalated from Inside Sales or part of new customer acquisition activity. Work with partners to break into these accounts by winning deals. The emphasis will be on expanding Juniper’s footprint within the accounts by leveraging specific sales plays.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Hospitality Sales Specialist will work well in a matrixed environment, building a “virtual” team to drive success of their named account list
• The Hospitality Sales Specialist will focus on developing the tophospitality accounts headquartered in the Mid-Atlantic, with a plan to penetrate these accounts with partners
• This individual will work with marketing, SEs, inside sales, and partner account managers
• 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 and Economic Buyers
• 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
• Engage resources, including the BU's to drive sales success
• Provide accurate and timely forecasts to sales management
• Co-ordinates and lead members of virtual account teams: SEs, Managers, Insides Sales, Channel and Channel Management members, PLM, etc
• Reporting line will be through the Regional Sales Director

Candidate Required Background:

• Minimum 5-8 years experience on networking and network security sales is desirable in addition to a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Referenceable track record of successful sales experience within hospitality sales industry
• Strong track record of driving sales through channel partners in the Networking and/or Telecommunications industry
• 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
• Remote in Washington DC Area

Minimum Salary: $236,544.00

Maximum Salary:$340,032.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $236,544.00 and $340,032.00/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.