Broadband Networks Sales Director

Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Harmonicis the industry leading solution for the transformation forvideo, cable and media companies, with smarter, faster, and simpler video streaming and broadband services. We are at the forefront of industry innovations, with simplified streaming using the cloud or software as a service, or next-generation gigabit services for the cable market. To learn more, go to “ About Harmonic ”.

Role description:

The Broadband Networks Sales Director is responsible forthe business developmentand growthofHarmonic’sFiber/PONSolutionsincludingbuilding the regional and local GTM strategiesas well asselling through new business acquisition and/or growing existing accounts in Europe.This involves developing and maintaining relationships with senior level business and technical executives and showing them the benefits of deploying multi-gigabit services withthe Broadband solution with confidence and demonstrable technical, commercial and strategical competence.As required, the Harmonic executive leadership and sponsors would be involved in the negotiations and the incumbent must demonstrate their ability to work internally and externally with the most senior levels of business. You can be based in any country in Europe.

What you will be doing:

This is a complex solution sale and relationship management position that requires understanding customer's business and technology environment.Responsibilities include:

Develop a direct relationship with existing and new key accounts . Identify, qualify and close new business with existing strategic key accounts in the given territory

Manage and develop the direct or indirect sales strategy for the identified solutions, aligned to the Harmonic Go-To-Market model and strategy

Establish and/or develop a strong relationship with either existing or new Harmonic Resellers to cooperate on identified business opportunities

Develop and implement account and opportunity plans in support of company goals and quota objectives

Establish a strong relationship with strategic and technology partners to cooperate on business opportunities and jointly offer a comprehensive ecosystem.

Primary Point of Contact responsible for overall customer relationship; own the on-going commercial relationship between Harmonic and identified customer.

Align and prioritize efforts based on company’s target initiatives to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction for target account(s)

Report key information in a timely manner and bring visibility to the Company with accurate forecasting

Define and promote the business models that will best fit the customer expectations

Define and implement an aggressive customer acquisition strategy including a clear plan to take out customers from the competition

Promote internally and externally knowledge base of Harmonic’s Fiber / PON products, solutions, and services to appropriately support the assigned market sector(s)

Understand, articulate and document the business and technical needs of the assigned major account(s)

Effectively and appropriately engage sales resources – solutions, product management, program management, partners, executive team and legal – and coordinate internal and external participation in tactical and strategies initiatives

Respond to RFI/RFPs, creating proposals, developing ROI and TCO analysis

Achieve & exceed the agreed sales and profit targets for the Harmonic’s business within the defined customer and/or territory.

Maintain up to date knowledge of industry news and trends, products, services, and competitors

Represent Harmonic and promote positive image and brand during relevant industry events

What you will need to succeed:

Demonstrable experience in a regional salesmanagement and/or business developmentrole acquired in the Fiber/PONmarketsectorsand named accounts targeted

Understanding of and ability to succinctly articulate the current strategic needs of Harmonic’s customers in the nominated accounts

Significant market contacts, technical knowledge and experience sellingBroadbandaccess(Fiber/PON)solutions with target account(s)

Proven background in developing relationships with key decision makers and influencers

Experience in closing large technology deals

Knowledge of strategic value proposition required to offer solutions and support geared toward substantive customer satisfaction levels.

Business Acumen & Business Analytics: Pipeline/forecast management and ability to articulate business case

Broadband Accessand Fiber/PONknowledge and proven sales experience

Consultative Sales: Must exhibit ability to effectively comprehend, analyze, and resolve sales situations within the construct of the typical and newly developed strategic accounts

Creativity: Develop creative tactical sales positioning and solution selling methods to suit demanding sales situations

Influence and Negotiation

Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills

Language: English language is a must

Travel requirements

You are required to travel 50% of your time or more to meet the needs of the business.

Diversity, Equality, and & Inclusion at Harmonic Inc

At Harmonic we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation. We build our relationships on the fundamentals of integrity and respect. We strive to deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our business. We achieve this because we value, respect and embrace diversity. We are committed to create and sustain a diverse work environment that will actively contribute to greater creativity and innovative outcomes for our business partners, employees and shareholders.

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