CareerPlan

Major Account Manager

Santa Clara, CA, usFull-time$130k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Lead enterprise sales for Arista's data-driven networking solutions, focusing on transforming business challenges related to AI/ML and Big Data into seamless open-source network operations.

Role type

Senior enterprise technology sales professional (Major Account Manager)

Builds

Strategic relationships with C-level executives and enterprise accounts to drive adoption of Arista's networking platform

Domain

Enterprise networking, Data Center, Cloud computing, AI/ML infrastructure

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Enterprise sales, consultative selling, C-level relationship building, networking solutions sales, territory management, demand generation, competitor analysis, account planning

Preferred skills

Data center or networking industry background, experience with SDN/NFV/Switching/Routing/Automation, experience selling to large enterprise accounts in the Greater Bay Area

Technologies

SDN, NFV, Switching, Routing, Data Center, Edge Computing, Network Virtualization, Hyper converged infrastructure, Cloud computing, Agentic AI, AI accounts

Responsibilities

Own and grow a strategic territory of 12–15 named enterprise accounts; Exceed sales objectives by developing new opportunities and expanding relationships; Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and network leaders; Take a consultative approach to demonstrate how Arista's solutions transform business challenges; Work with systems engineers to design compelling solutions; Establish and manage key channel relationships; Formulate strategic account plans; Conduct demand generation activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC