Network Sales Specialist
Location – VIC/ACT/QLD
C$200k Base + Super + comms
As a Networking Sales Specialist you will play a pivotal role in driving sales of professional services, hardware, and licensing solutions across a broad ecosystem of leading network vendors. Focused on Top 100 corporate accounts, you will be responsible for identifying client needs, shaping solutions, and building long-term strategic relationships. You will collaborate closely with technical teams, alliance partners, and client executives to deliver tailored, high-value networking solutions that align with our clients’ business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow networking solution revenue within top-tier enterprise accounts.
Position and sell professional services, hardware, and software licensing across a variety of vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, HPE Aruba).
Cultivate and manage executive-level relationships within target accounts to understand business drivers and align network solutions accordingly.
Collaborate with solution architects, project managers, and delivery teams to scope, price, and present compelling proposals.
Drive pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and accurate forecasting through CRM tools and sales reporting.
Partner with vendor and distribution alliances to leverage joint offerings, marketing initiatives, and incentives.
Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging networking technologies
Participate in bid management processes, including RFP/RFI responses and commercial negotiations.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 5+ years of experience in B2B networking solution sales or IT professional services, with proven success in large enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, security, cloud networking) and related vendor technologies.
Demonstrated experience managing complex sales cycles and engaging with C-level stakeholders.
Experience working with or within global consultancies or large systems integrators is highly desirable.
Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to balance technical detail with business value.
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and pipeline management best practices.