Compute Sales Specialist at Megaport

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cloud Services, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • Hunter mindset: ability to identify opportunities, articulate a clear compute value proposition, and convert prospects into long-term customers
  • Thrive in fast-moving environments
  • Understand the compute market
  • Ability to build pipeline from both inbound and outbound motions
  • Experience collaborating with Sales Pods, Solution Architects, and Customer Success teams

Responsibilities

  • Act as a subject matter expert for compute, supporting Latitude.sh and Megaport sales and customer success teams across the region
  • Define and execute the go-to-market compute sales strategy for designated territory, including prospecting, identifying customer business objectives, managing customer interactions, collaborating with Solution Architects to drive solution sales, and engaging with key decision makers, influencers, and champions
  • Collaborate with Solution Architects and Customer Success Managers to drive, grow, nurture, and retain targeted revenue while providing world-class customer experience
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and detailed weekly forecast funnel to meet or exceed sales quota requirements
  • Gather information on target markets, potential clients, and favorable business models; partner with sales management and client management teams to define effective strategies to penetrate markets
  • Partner with the channel sales team to engage in campaigns and programs that drive value
  • Define and implement territory sales plans that strategically build a network of key clients and extend market reach
  • Define and execute territory sales plans that build a strong pipeline of compute opportunities, leveraging Megaport’s ecosystem while developing your own network of key accounts
  • Develop customer relationships within the assigned territory

Skills

Sales
Compute-as-a-Service
Network-as-a-Service
Cloud Computing
Pipeline Management
Prospecting
Value Proposition
Customer Acquisition
Territory Management
Partner Collaboration

Megaport

Network connectivity solutions on subscription

About Megaport

Megaport provides Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions that simplify and enhance network connectivity for businesses. Their services allow clients to connect to major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure on a subscription basis, making it easier for companies to manage their network needs without heavy physical infrastructure. Megaport's products, such as Megaport Virtual Edge and Megaport Cloud Router, enable on-demand connections that are flexible and scalable. Unlike traditional networking solutions, Megaport operates on a pay-as-you-go model, allowing businesses to adjust their network usage based on their requirements. The goal of Megaport is to empower organizations across various industries to seamlessly connect to cloud services and optimize their network infrastructure.

Brisbane, AustraliaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$25.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Leadership transition with new CEO Michael Reid may cause strategic instability.
Over-reliance on strategic partnerships could pose risks if partnerships face challenges.
Rapid European expansion may strain Megaport's resources and operational capabilities.

Differentiation

Megaport offers a unique SDN-based Elastic Interconnection platform for secure connections.
The company provides on-demand network services with a flexible, pay-as-you-go model.
Megaport's global reach spans 165 data centers in 37 cities across 19 countries.

Upsides

Expansion into 14 new European data centers enhances Megaport's market presence.
Partnerships with companies like Palo Alto Networks boost Megaport's cybersecurity offerings.
Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with Megaport's NaaS services.

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