Sales Director

Sales DirectorEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.What you will be doingTerritory PlanningDevelops and executes against a comprehensive account/territory plan leveraging internal resources (Sales Operations, Marketing, etc.)Holds team accountable to drive territory plans and account plans for key prospects and customersAllocates STAR prospects, actively managing and updating them over timePartners with regional Sales Ops in annual quota setting process to set territory goalsGrows and optimizes headcount and resources in region for Go-To-Market strategyConducts internal Quarterly Business Reviews, measuring performance against pre-established business metricsForecasting & Pipeline ManagementAchieves and exceeds assigned sales targetsProvides accurate forecasts on regular cadence to senior leadershipEnsures operational discipline of team to meet forecast, following the principles of forecastingSets expectation and regular cadence for pipeline reviews; reporting pipeline status to senior leadershipBuild Customer RelationshipsPlans, builds, and maintains long-term relationships with key accountsDrives team to hold quarterly customer business reviews and executive briefing with key customersFacilitates key customer relationships to ensure timely resolution of escalated customer issuesLeverage Internal & External PartnersDrives strategy and communication plan with external partners at Executive level (Reseller, Platform, etc.)Drives a coordinated sales approach with the extended sales team (Sales Engineers, Solutions Architect, Customer Care, SSA, Commercial Solutions, Sales Operations, etc.)Collaborates with Marketing on demand generation programs and campaigns; makes budget decisions on field marketing programsApproves solutions and value proposition for key, complex opportunitiesSolution SellingPromotes the holistic vision of Equinix is translated into value propositionEnsures implementation and adoption of solution selling skills (Selling Equinix Value) in daily routines of teamApproves solutions and value proposition being laid out for key, complex opportunitiesPeople Management & CoachingProvides leadership and direction to the team for defining and executing on their territory plans, may manage individual contributors and/or sales managersCoaches team and managers to enhance on-going skills development and selling behaviors; shares and models best practices with broader teamCreate spirit of collaboration, evangelism, and engagement with sales teamsDrives accountability for the performance and resultsAgent of change, champions the adoption of new processes, selling practices, go-to-market strategyOwns and manages all escalations to senior leadership for critical mattersEnsures team adoption of relevant tools available for more efficient business managementResponsible for all hiring decisions and activities, compensation, quarterly conversations, performance counseling, coaching and career developmentManagement of Country Sales Team (EMEA & APAC)Manages sales team and other support functions within countryLeads local negotiation of contracts and forecasting for global accounts with presence in countryLooks at acquisition targetsBuilds budget for territory/country sales teamWhat you should have10+ years experience, IT industry or telecom preferredBachelor's Degree requiredAdvanced EnglishEquinix is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.