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Job Summary
The Commercial Account Executive sells Equinix solutions to new mid-market accounts and/or expands existing accounts. Acts as a lead or subject matter expert for more junior members of the Commercial Sales team. Customer engagement is primarily through phone and email, with occasional travel to local accounts.
Responsibilities
Building Customer Relationships
Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders in assigned accounts and prospects
Facilitates timely resolution of customer issues by coordinating with the appropriate teams
Conducts Quarterly Business Reviews and occasionally leads Executive Briefings
Leveraging Internal Partners & Channel
Leads a coordinated sales approach with the extended sales team, including Sales Engineers, Solutions Architects, Customer Care, SSA, Commercial Solutions and Sales Operations, alongside external reseller and strategic alliance partners
Leverages relationships with counterparts at strategic alliance and reseller partners to map and penetrate accounts
Understands customer business drivers and works with strategic alliances and reseller partners to develop opportunities within accounts
Account Planning
Researches and documents customer business priorities and organisational structures for selected accounts, as needed
Develops account plans focused on retaining and growing customer relationships, where appropriate
Coordinates account planning and selling activities with global counterparts
Solution Selling
Identifies customer business needs, challenges and technical requirements, and recommends appropriate Equinix solutions
Leads sales pitches, involving Sales Engineers where appropriate and adapting the approach to customer needs and stakeholder priorities
Sells the full suite of Equinix offerings, including its global footprint
Leverages external partners to develop solutions for new opportunities and prospects
Contract Renewals
Addresses customers at high risk of churn, leveraging internal resources and external partners
Facilitates customer contract renewals and negotiations to protect revenue
Uses internal resources to understand customer contractual obligations, notice periods, renewal terms and Equinix’s commercial exposure
Pipeline Management
Monitors and maintains opportunity status in SFDC, following established forecasting principles
Identifies at-risk accounts and expiring contracts, and forecasts potential churn
Territory Planning
Prioritises accounts and prospects for short- and long-term pursuit to achieve assigned sales objectives and provide accurate forecasts
Prospecting
Coordinates with the Opportunity Development Team on strategies for lead and sales opportunity qualification
Pursues high-potential prospects and builds a qualified pipeline, leveraging industry contacts and partners
Prospects within the account base to sell the global Equinix platform and identify opportunities beyond the customer’s current country
Negotiation
Leads commercial offers and contract negotiations, leveraging internal resources to secure the best possible commercial terms
Understands commercial levers, resolves challenges and makes initial recommendations on deal structure
Team Lead
Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to more junior team members
Occasionally supports the onboarding and training of new team members
Qualifications
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and proven years of related experience, or equivalent work experience
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
Italy - ML2 Milan : 44,100 - 66,100 EUR / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed 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.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. 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.
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