VP, Sales AMER AI Ecosystem & Digital Native

Equinix; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 460,000 - 690,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance (US Benefits)

Retirement plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, seeks a VP of Sales AMER AI Ecosystem & Digital Native to drive revenue growth and strategic execution across the AMER region. This role leads Directors, Interconnection Specialists, and Sales Reps, shaping a multi-year growth roadmap and ensuring strong executive engagement with senior customers.

The position emphasizes collaboration with CRO GTM strategy, cross-functional teams, and a focus on AI and digital-native solutions, reporting to

Qualifications

• Senior sales leadership experience in technology or data centre environments.
• Proven ability to manage GTM/sales teams and close complex opportunities.
• Strong communication, storytelling and executive engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead AMER Hi Tech sales team and set comprehensive revenue growth plans.
• Develop and execute vertical and digital interconnection sales strategies.
• Align sales with global and regional goals and drive KPI rhythms.
• Manage key customer relationships and build a strong pipeline.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing and Operations to optimize GTM.

Skills

Sales leadership

GTM strategy

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Negotiation

People leadership

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Reporting to the SVP, Sales AMER, the VP, Sales AMER AI Ecosystem & Digital Native is accountable for driving revenue growth, customer impact, and overall business performance across the region. The role leads a team of Sales Directors, Interconnection Specialists, and Sales Representatives, with responsibility for defining and executing the vertical sales strategy, delivering results, and building a sustainable multi-year growth roadmap. As part of the CRO Go-to-Market (GTM) FY27 strategy, the VP, Sales AMER Hi Tech partners closely with the VP, Sales Interconnection. This leader will collaborate across regional and global functions to deliver innovative customer solutions, maximize business value, and accelerate growth within the AI & Digital Native vertical, including a focus on digital interconnection and infrastructure. In addition, the role serves as a key member of the AMER Sales Leadership Team, contributing to the broader strategic direction and success of the organization.

Responsibilities

Sales LeadershipLead a high-performing, sales team focused on AI & digital native accounts across AMERDevelop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets with particular focus on the vertical and digital solutionsAlign sales efforts with broader Equinix organizational goals and sales strategies, including interconnectionDesign repeatable sales motions and plays, establish clear KPIs and operating rhythms (e.g., pipeline, bookings, adoption, attach, use-case penetration) aligned to the technology vertical strategy and design principles of the overall GTM strategyCustomer and Opportunity ManagementServe as the sales lead for all AMER Hi Tech opportunities, partnering with vertical, country, regional and global sales teams to build appropriate pipeline and secure and close dealsBuild and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and partners to drive long-term engagement and adoption of Equinix products and solutionsExceptional executive/customer-facing skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships with senior decision-makersCollaboration and Stakeholder ManagementPartner closely with other Sales teams, Product, Marketing, Operations, and other CRO teams to drive alignment and ensure seamless go-to-market executionWork with executive leadership to provide insights on market trends, customer needs, and portfolio evolutionAnalytical rigor with comfort in dashboards and ability to translate insightsinto desired outcomesExecutive presence with C-suite partners and internal leadership teams; exceptional stakeholder management and negotiationPerformance and GrowthSet and manage performance metrics, tracking the success of sales initiativesIdentify and implement continuous improvements in sales processes and strategies to enhance effectivenessBuild and lead a high-performing global team to attract, develop, and retain top talent, set a culture of clarity, speed, and accountability.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a senior sales/industry leadership role, ideally within a technology, or data centre environmentDemonstrated success in managing GTM/sales teams and closing complex opportunitiesStrong strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute impactful sales strategies including strong aptitude in data modelling/business case creationStrong communication and storytelling, adept at customer communications,enablement, and large-scale eventsGeneral Manager mindset: Balances growth, product, and customeroutcomes—not just sales executionStrategic + operational: Can define vision and drive execution with rigorLeadershipAgility : Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and market conditionsBusiness Savvy : Deep understanding to balance customer needs with business objectives; while still customer obsessed translating customer needs into solutionsCollaboration: Effectively works across boundaries to align resources and drive shared successDecisiveness: Makes timely and well-informed decisions in fast-paced, complex environmentsInclusiveness: Promotes an environment of respect, engagement, and equal opportunity within the team.

Success Measures

Achievement of sales bookings and targets including growth, interconnectionIncreased penetration of Equinix within customer opportunitiesStrengthened collaboration and partnership across vertical, country, regional and global sales and functional leaders and teamsHigh employee engagement and retention of a high performing sales organization

Equinix Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits

• - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Aff All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here . This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

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