Arista Networks

Territory Account Manager

Arista Networks
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technology sales with a focus on networking and cloud computing solutions, leveraging strong relationships and consultative selling techniques to exceed sales targets and drive business growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Technology Sales ExperienceNetworking Solutions ExpertiseConsultative Selling ApproachAccount Management SkillsStrong Relationships with Key Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Exceed measurable sales objectives and extend the Arista brand within existing commercial accounts and developing net-new customers
  • Use a consultative selling approach with key client stakeholders to address hybrid cloud computing and legacy IT system needs
  • Sell solutions across Arista’s product portfolio, including software-driven open networking switching platforms, data center and campus networks, Cognitive Campus Wi-Fi, DANZ Monitoring Fabric, Network Detection & Response, and Endpoint Security solutions
  • Meet with key influencers, decision-makers, and C-level executives to present Arista’s value proposition
  • Work with systems engineers to design and position solutions that reduce total cost of ownership
  • Collaborate with technology partners to identify prospects and demonstrate solutions
  • Establish and manage key channel relationships in the territory
  • Formulate strategic and tactical account plans based on business reviews
  • Conduct demand-generation activities such as happy hours, lunch-and-learns, and technology forums
  • Collaborate with peers on marketing plans and best practices
  • Maintain knowledge of technology partner solutions, competing solutions, and competitor strategies
  • Report typically to a Regional Sales Manager or Area VP of Sales

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must be located in the greater St. Louis or Kansas City areas
  • BS/BA degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years of technology sales experience
  • Proven track record of direct selling into target accounts within the assigned territory and exceeding sales targets
  • Relevant data center or networking (LAN/WAN, SDN) industry background from a technology partner, competitor, channel partner, or end user is required
  • Strong rolodex and relationships within the territory
  • Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Previous selling experience and technical acumen in one or more of: Networking, SDN, NFV, Switching, Network Automation, Routing, Data Center, Edge Computing, Network Virtualization, Hyper-converged infrastructure, Cloud computing, Agentic AI, and/or AI accounts
  • Hunter mentality and proven ability to cultivate existing customer relationships and penetrate new logo accounts
  • Ability to act as a trusted advisor and deliver business value to end users and key business stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work option
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Confidential handling of applicant information under EEO guidelines

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Hard Skills
NetworkingSDNNFVSwitchingNetwork AutomationRoutingData CenterEdge ComputingCloud ComputingHyper-converged Infrastructure
Soft Skills
Excellent People SkillsRelationship BuildingTrusted Advisor CapabilityHunter Mentality
Tools & Technologies
Cognitive Campus Wi-FiDANZ Monitoring FabricNetwork Detection & ResponseEndpoint Security Solutions
Industry Keywords
Commercial AccountsChannel RelationshipsDemand GenerationTechnology Partner SolutionsCompetitor Strategies