Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Senior Account Executive 1, Mid Market Sales
Job Summary
The Senior Account Executive 1 sells Equinix solutions to mid-market new accounts and/or expands existing accounts. Acts as Lead or SME resource for more junior members on the Corporate Sales team. Majority of interaction with customer via phone and email. Occasional travel to local accounts.
Responsibilities
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Identifies customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements and matches to Equinix solutions in partnership with SEs/SAs
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Delivers pitch on Equinix product set and solutions in partnership with SE/SAs
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Sells full suite of Equinix offerings to include global footprint
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Leverages external partners to drive solution development in new areas/prospects
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Building and guiding customer relationships
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Will work under sales leadership guidance to build/maintain relationships with key stakeholders in assigned account and prospects
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Conducts daily account management of existing Equinix customers based on assigned territory, including monthly recurring and non-recurring transactions, upsell opportunities, contract renewals and positioning Equinix’s global platform
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Engages and influences key decision makers within client base
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Facilitates customer contract renewals and negotiations to protect revenue with sales leadership guidance
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You proactively address high churn risk customers leveraging internal resources and occasionally external partners
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Coordinates with cross-functional sales support teams as necessary
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Pipeline Management; Monitors and provides updates on status of each account to grow future business and provide accurate forecasts
Qualifications
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3+ years’ experience in sales and account mgmt. preferred
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Bachelor's degree preferred
The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $105,000 to $157,000 per year
• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $96,000 to $144,000 per year
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The targeted pay range displayed reflects On-Target Earnings or OTE, which is base pay plus commissions, and does not include equity or benefits. Equity may be offered depending on the position.
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:
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What We Do
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
