Role Description
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization.
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Build and execute an acquisition plan against an assigned new account list, treating marketing qualified leads as the primary lead source in conjunction with other proactive outreach activities.
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Prospect proactively via calls, in-person visits, and targeted outreach to supplement inbound leads.
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Build and maintain a qualified pipeline well in excess of sales targets.
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Qualify and prioritize opportunities quickly; manage each deal from first contact through close/order.
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Forecast accurately and keep opportunity data current in CRM.
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Partner with Solution Engineers and Specialists to bring the right technical resources to each pursuit.
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Establish relationships with economic, technical, and procurement stakeholders at each target account.
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Run a discovery process to uncover needs and position Keysight solutions at both the executive and technical level.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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7+ years of quota-carrying sales experience with a demonstrated record of new-customer acquisition and delivering above-planned growth.
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Experience running a full & complex sales cycle and managing multiple stakeholders with limited account-management support.
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Willingness for high levels of travel for prospecting and customer meetings.
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Proven track record of developing new business opportunities and expanding market share.
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Self-starter, comfortable operating independently against broad direction; treats the territory like their own business.
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A sense of urgency, deadline, and results orientation.
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Resilient with cold outreach and rejection β qualifies fast, moves on quickly, and doesn't dwell on a no.
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Strong executive-level and consultative selling skills; focus on qualifying and closing quickly.
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Enough CRM and territory-planning discipline to manage a defined account list, even though the role rewards speed and volume over long-term relationship depth.
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This role requires someone who is a self-starting closer who can create a large pipeline of business within a short period of time.
Requirements
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The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
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MA Pay Range MIN $196,740.00 MIDPOINT $262,310.00 MAX $327,890.00
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Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
Benefits
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Medical, dental and vision
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Health Savings Account
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Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Life, Accident, Disability insurance
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Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
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401(k) Plan
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Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
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Paid Family Leave
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Discounts, Perks
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Adoption Assistance
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ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)