[Remote] Enterprise Account Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RUCKUS Networks, a part of Vistance Networks, is seeking a Major Account Executive focused on acquiring new business from Fortune 100 enterprises in the Southeast US. This high-impact role involves managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, and positioning RUCKUS's innovative portfolio as a strategic solution for digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Hunt and land net-new $10B+ accounts headquartered in the Southeast
• Develop and execute territory strategy targeting C-level (CIO, CTO, VP of Infrastructure, Network Architecture leads)
• Conduct executive-level discovery to uncover digital transformation, AI, security, and automation initiatives
• Position Ruckus One (R1) and Ruckus AI (RAI) as the future-proof, cloud-first alternative to legacy controllers and switch stacks
• Drive technical validation with SEs: PoCs, RFPs, TCO/ROI models, migration plans from SmartZone, Cisco DNA, Aruba Central, etc
• Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles (12–18+ months) with legal, procurement, and security teams
• Deliver executive business reviews (EBRs) and quarterly roadmaps post-close to ensure adoption and expansion
• Forecast accurately and maintain pipeline hygiene in Salesforce

Skills

• 7+ years of enterprise field sales experience selling network infrastructure (Wi-Fi, switching, security, cloud management) into Fortune 500 accounts
• Proven hunter DNA: consistent track record of closing $2M+ net-new deals in greenfield accounts
• Deep technical aptitude—able to articulate LLDP, ISSU, 100G QSFP28, AI port optimization, zero-touch provisioning, and cloud path architectures
• Experience displacing Cisco, HPE Aruba, Juniper Mist, Extreme in large-scale environments
• Demonstrated success navigating RFx, GSA, E-Rate, and enterprise procurement frameworks
• Exceptional executive presence—comfortable presenting to Boards, CIOs, and Network Architecture councils
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills—build compelling TCO, risk mitigation, and business outcome narratives
• Bachelor's degree preferred; technical certifications (CCIE, CWNE, etc.) a plus
• Existing relationships with Fortune 100 IT leadership in the Southeast
• Experience selling AI/ML-driven network operations or cloud-managed infrastructure
• Familiarity with ServiceNow integration, Visio topology export, CVE risk reporting, and automated RMA workflows
• History of land-and-expand—starting with Wi-Fi or access switching and expanding to full DC/edge refresh

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