Calix

Area Vice President, Major Account Sales

Calix$291K — $500K+*
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive sales experience, including 5+ years in senior sales leadership roles
  • 5+ years' experience selling to T-Mobile with established relationships in key decision-making roles
  • Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets in enterprise or major account sales
  • Experience leading teams selling complex, solutions-based offerings (SaaS, telecom, cloud, AI)
  • Demonstrated success managing large, strategic accounts and long sales cycles
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities
  • Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver on revenue targets, bookings, and pipeline growth across assigned markets
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with company objectives
  • Build and expand relationships with Tier 1 clients
  • Lead complex deal strategies and negotiations for large, multi-year opportunities
  • Identify whitespace and expansion opportunities within the existing customer base
  • Define go-to-market strategies including segmentation, territory planning, and account coverage
  • Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of sales leaders and account executives

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity for career progression within a major organization
  • Collaborative cross-functional team environment
  • Access to advanced sales tools and technologies
  • Comprehensive performance metrics and KPIs for effective decision-making
Full Job Description
The Area Vice President of Major Account Sales is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding strategic customer relationships, and building a high-performing sales organization. This leader will define and execute the go-to-market strategy, lead enterprise sales efforts, and partner cross-functionally to accelerate business growth in priority segments.

Success in this role is measured by pipeline growth, revenue attainment, strategic account expansion, and the development of a scalable sales organization aligned to company objectives.

Core Responsibilities & Tasks
  • Revenue Leadership
    • Own and deliver on revenue targets, bookings, and pipeline growth across assigned markets
    • Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with company objectives
  • Enterprise & Strategic Account Growth
    • Build and expand relationships with the Tier 1
    • Lead complex deal strategies and negotiations for large, multi-year opportunities
    • Identify whitespace and expansion opportunities within existing customer base
  • Sales Strategy & Execution
    • Define go-to-market strategies including segmentation, territory planning, and account coverage
    • Drive disciplined pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and sales process rigor
  • Team Leadership & Development
    • Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of sales leaders and account executives
    • Establish performance expectations and coaching frameworks to elevate team effectiveness
    • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and Finance to align on growth initiatives
    • Provide market feedback to inform product strategy and innovation
  • Operational Excellence
    • Implement metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor performance and drive decisions
    • Optimize sales processes, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and scale


Required Qualifications
  • 12+ years of progressive sales experience, including 5+ years in senior sales leadership roles
  • 5+ years' experience selling to T-Mobile. Strong relationships with key decision makers in T-Fiber, IT, Technology & Product organizations.
  • Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets in enterprise or major account sales
  • Experience leading teams selling complex, solutions-based offerings (SaaS, telecom, cloud, AI)
  • Demonstrated success managing large, strategic accounts and long sales cycles
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities
  • Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
  • Data-driven mindset with experience in forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM systems


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience selling into broadband service providers, telecom, or technology ecosystems
  • Background in scaling sales organizations during periods of high growth
  • Familiarity with subscription or recurring revenue business models
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree


Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinking and market insight
  • Executive presence and influence
  • Results orientation and accountability
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • Leadership and talent development
  • Operational discipline and analytics


#LI-Remote

The on-target earnings for this position varies based on the geographic location. More information about the pay range specific to candidate location and other factors will be shared during the recruitment process. Individual pay is determined based on location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

San Francisco Bay Area:
372,000 - 595,000 USD Annual
Select US Metros and States:
323,000 - 517,000 USD Annual
Other US Locations:
291,000 - 466,000 USD Annual

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About Calix

Calix is a global provider of cloud and software platforms, systems, and services required to deliver the unified access network and smart premises of tomorrow. The company's platforms and services help service providers and their subscribers to connect, communicate, and collaborate. Calix's solutions include fiber and copper access systems, software platforms, and cloud and premises-based services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Calix
Size
954 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$33.4 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$541.2 million
NASDAQ

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