Director of SLED Sales - West

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme. Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them. Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team. DIRECTOR OF SALES – SLED - West There has never been a better time to join Extreme, after three acquisitions extending our portfolio and go to market strategy, we have seen enormous opportunity and growth within the region. Aside from being a Technology Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, we also adamantly promote an internal culture that truly embraces diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. Having Diversity and Inclusion as part of our core values and beliefs, we’re proud to foster an environment where every Extreme employee can thrive because of their differences, not despite them.  The Director of SLED Sales in the West will report to the Vice President SLED Sales US & Canada. The Regional Sales Director is responsible for working across the region to define key sales opportunities and managing a high performing sales team. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND OVERALL OBJECTIVES Overall objective is to drive sales of Extreme's products, services and solutions to Enterprise customers in the region. Assess, build and develop individual and team capability, ready to scale in support of Extreme's accelerated growth. Lead a team of Account Managers and extended team of Partner Account Managers and Systems Engineering counterparts to drive and support Extreme's business within the assigned geography. Apply both tactical and strategic go to market models aimed at growing the customer base both in the short and long terms to drive higher revenues, customer growth and customer retention Develop territory plans and quota assignment for assigned Southern U.S. geographic areas Model the "Extreme Way" as a key leader of the company Work with team to develop and build a pipeline of opportunities Accurately forecast monthly, quarterly and annual sales achievement Ensure that team is focused on selling based on value to customer, features, and function Represent Extreme at appropriate customer forums or at Executive Briefing visits KEY ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEPENDENCIES Vice President of Sales and Service Peer to RSDs to share best practices and resolve issues Extreme Business (Product) Group executives to stay plugged into product roadmaps and be able to leverage them or their teams in support of key sales opportunities Support Functions for strategic and operational support Regional channel partners as source for both selling and deploying Extreme's products and solutions Global and Named account senior leaders/decision makers to build the relationships that allow the team to articulate Extreme's value proposition and brand MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES Sales Achievement Manages customer satisfaction, is personally and ensures team is responsive to customer needs, quickly and thoroughly attends to escalations Accountable for developing and managing within budget Accountable for effective utilization and development of assigned staff, including succession plan Accountable for developing three year, one year and quarterly plans Retention and development of key talent KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES Sales achievement to plan Accurate forecasting Deal size Sales cycle time, lead to closure Executive briefing visits hosted by region Quickly and thoroughly attend to escalations LEADERSHIP SKILLS Puts the Customer First: Has a relentless focus on the customer. Understands what the customer wants and how to best deliver the experience. Works Well with Others: Listens and communicates well with others within and outside of company. Creates a team environment that is positive and productive. Leads Courageously: Takes personal responsibility to do the right thing, and persists in times of challenge or uncertainty. Adapts quickly to change and makes timely, thoughtful decisions Develops Continuously: Continuously seek opportunities to improve self and others. Leads with trust, honesty and commitment to hire, coach and develop partners to achieve their potential. Achieves Results: Understands what drives overall business success and is accountable to prioritize and deliver quality results. Demonstrates knowledge of core products and processes to get results. Anticipates obstacles and takes action to prevent or minimize their impact. BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have BA/BS degree from four-year College or university, MBA Preferred. Minimum 10 years experience managing regional sales teams focusing on major accounts. Strong candidates will possess a background in a networking sales environment. Must be able to relate to all levels of management and employees with ease and enthusiasm. Excellent oral/written communications skills are necessary. Understand the business acumen necessary to sell in the enterprise network space Excellent presentation skills Strong background in SLED Ability to interact with and deliver solutions to an executive audience Customer identification, business analysis and research to uncover product purchase motivators Ability to position Extreme products correctly and provide customer with a complete technological advancement story that solves specific business problems with a quantifiable result Compensation: This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated compensation range of 260,000 to 350,000 OTE USD. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire. This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions.  Actual compensation offered will depend on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. This role is also eligible for commission on a 50/50 split,  and the full benefits package described below. Benefits and Total Rewards: Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include: •    Medical, dental, and vision insurance •    Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits •    Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets •    Paid holidays in accordance with local practice •    Retirement savings programs, including 401(k) matching in the United States •    Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible •    Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible •    Flexible spending accounts, where eligible •    Employee assistance program •    Tuition reimbursement, where eligible •    Life and disability insurance Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Fair chance and background checks Extreme Networks will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance, Illinois Human Rights Act, Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. An applicant's conviction history will not be considered until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Following any individualized assessment, applicants will be provided with the opportunity to respond before any adverse action is taken. Extreme Networks does not seek salary history information from applicants and will not rely on salary history in determining whether to offer employment or in setting compensation. Reasonable accommodation Extreme Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [insert contact email and phone]. All requests will be handled confidentially. Use of artificial intelligence in hiring Extreme Networks may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. Applicants have the right to request human review of any automated decision affecting their candidacy and to request information about how their personal data is processed. To exercise these rights, please contact [insert contact email]. Data privacy Personal data provided during the application process will be processed in accordance with Extreme Networks' Candidate Privacy Notice, which is available at https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/company/legal/privacy-and-cookies-policy. For applicants in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with comparable data protection laws, the Candidate Privacy Notice describes your rights regarding your personal data. About Extreme Networks Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable people and organizations to advance. We push the boundaries of technology by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Learn more at www.extremenetworks.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.

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