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Hospitality Sales Specialist

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You need 5-8 years in networking sales, a proven track record in Silicon Valley, strong communication, and sales strategy skills, plus the ability to travel and work remotely in the DC area.
  • You will build virtual teams to drive sales in top Mid-Atlantic hospitality accounts, manage opportunities, forecast sales, and lead partnerships for demand generation and pipeline development.

Requirements

  • 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 Silicon Valley region
  • 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

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 top hospitality 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

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Hospitality Sales Specialist.

Where is the position located?

The position is remote, but the candidate should be based in the Washington, DC area.

What company is hiring for this position?

Juniper Networks is hiring for this position.

What is the primary focus of the Hospitality Sales Specialist role?

The primary focus is to develop and close opportunities across a defined list of customers in the hospitality space, specifically targeting key accounts such as Marriott, Hilton, and Choice Hotels.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Hospitality Sales Specialist?

The primary responsibilities include developing top hospitality accounts, managing opportunities and sales presentations, engaging resources to drive success, and providing accurate forecasts to sales management.

What is the required background for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in networking and network security sales, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the ability to travel is required.

What skills are essential for a Hospitality Sales Specialist?

Essential skills include executive selling, relationship management, strong communication, business acumen, and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.

What is the reporting structure for this role?

The reporting line will be through the Regional Sales Director.

Does Juniper Networks provide opportunities for growth and innovation?

Yes, Juniper Networks values creativity and commitment from its employees and believes in providing a trust-based environment where colleagues can thrive and contribute to innovative solutions.

What is Juniper Networks' stance on equal employment opportunity?

Juniper Networks is an Equal Opportunity workplace and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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1996
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Mission & Purpose

Juniper Networks is leading the revolution in networking, making it one of the most exciting technology companies in Silicon Valley today. Since being founded by Pradeep Sindhu, Dennis Ferguson, and Bjorn Liencres nearly 20 years ago, Juniper’s sole mission has been to create innovative products and solutions that meet the growing demands of the connected world. Juniper Networks [NYSE: JNPR] is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with over 9,000 employees in 50 countries and nearly $5 billion in revenue. Our customers include the top 100 global service providers and 30,000 enterprises, including the Global Fortune 100 as well as hundreds of federal, state and local government agencies and higher educational organizations. At Juniper Networks, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement that the world has ever known. Now more than ever, the world needs network innovation to connect ideas and unleash our full potential. Juniper is taking a new approach to the network — one that is intelligent, agile, secure and open to any vendor and any network environment.