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Area Vice President, Major Account Sales

Calix · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

Core Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Own and deliver on revenue targets, bookings, and pipeline growth across assigned markets
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with company objectives
  • Enterprise & Strategic Account Growth
    • Build and expand relationships with the Tier 1 Lead complex deal strategies and negotiations for large, multi-year opportunities
    • Identify whitespace and expansion opportunities within existing customer base
  • Sales Strategy & Execution
    • Define go-to-market strategies including segmentation, territory planning, and account coverage
    • Drive disciplined pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and sales process rigor
  • Team Leadership & Development
    • Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of sales leaders and account executives
    • Establish performance expectations and coaching frameworks to elevate team effectiveness
    • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and Finance to align on growth initiatives
    • Provide market feedback to inform product strategy and innovation
  • Operational Excellence
    • Implement metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor performance and drive decisions
    • Optimize sales processes, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and scale

    Required Qualifications

    • 12+ years of progressive sales experience, including 5+ years in senior sales leadership roles
    • 5+ years’ experience selling to T-Mobile
    • Strong relationships with key decision makers in T-Fiber, IT, Technology & Product organizations
    • Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets in enterprise or major account sales
    • Experience leading teams selling complex, solutions-based offerings (SaaS, telecom, cloud, AI)
    • Demonstrated success managing large, strategic accounts and long sales cycles
    • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities
    • Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
    • Data-driven mindset with experience in forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM systems

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience selling into broadband service providers, telecom, or technology ecosystems
    • Background in scaling sales organizations during periods of high growth
    • Familiarity with subscription or recurring revenue business models
    • MBA or equivalent advanced degree

    Pay & Benefits

    The on-target earnings for this position varies based on the geographic location. More information about the pay range specific to candidate location and other factors will be shared during the recruitment process. Individual pay is determined based on location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

    San Francisco Bay Area: $372,000 - $595,000 USD Annual
    Other US Locations: $291,000 - $466,000 USD Annual

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