Sales Account Director

Vantiva

$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years in senior account management or business development with Tier 1 accounts.
  • Prior experience directly with Comcast, or major NSPs/MSOs is preferred.
  • Proven history managing Fortune 500 technology accounts.
  • Advanced knowledge of broadband standards like DOCSIS, PON, and Wi-Fi 7.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive alignment through frequent in-person sessions at Comcast HQ.
  • Own execution of Comcast's Long-Range Plan and maintain a 12-month rolling forecast.
  • Act as the central coordinator across Vantiva’s global teams for Comcast's requirements.
  • Build strong relationships with Comcast's senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensure customer goals are integrated into Vantiva's product roadmaps.
  • Lead the development of commercial proposals that add stakeholder value.
  • Bridge technical requirements between Comcast and Vantiva's R&D teams.

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Support for employee career development and advancement.
  • Fair wage policy that ensures dignity in compensation.
  • Flexibility for reasonable accommodations during the application process.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Account Leadership

  • Drive continuous alignment through multiple, weekly in-person sessions at Comcast HQ, serving as the primary face of Vantiva to ensure seamless communication.


  • Own Vantiva's execution of Comcast's Long-Range Plan (LRP) and maintaining a rigorous 12-month rolling forecast to ensure business predictability.


  • Act as the "conductor" across Vantiva's global departments, synchronizing efforts to meet the specific technical and commercial demands of the Comcast account.


Customer Relationship & Advocacy

  • Build and navigate a complex map of stakeholder relationships to establish deep ties with Comcast's senior leadership and decision-makers.


  • Serve as the "Voice of the Customer" within Vantiva, ensuring Comcast's strategic goals are integrated into our internal product roadmaps and service delivery models.


Cross-Functional Commercial Excellence

  • Lead the end-to-end development of commercial proposals, ensuring deals create value for all stakeholders.


  • Partner closely with Vantiva operations to guarantee supply chain resilience, ensuring product availability aligns with Comcast's deployment schedules.


  • Facilitate "Engineering Excellence" by bridging the gap between Comcast's technical requirements and Vantiva's R&D teams to deliver market-leading innovation.


Qualifications & Requirements:

Professional Experience

  • 8-12+ years of experience in senior account management or business development, specifically managing "Tier 1" accounts.


  • Deep, prior experience working directly with Comcast is highly preferred; alternatively, a proven track record navigating other major Network Service Providers (NSPs) or MSOs.


  • Proven knowledge of managing Fortune 500 technology accounts, with the ability to navigate multi-year contract cycles and high-volume hardware/software deployments.


Technical & Industry Expertise

  • Advanced knowledge of the broadband landscape, specifically DOCSIS and PON architectures, alongside a strong grasp of Wi-Fi 7 and next-gen video CPE standards, preferred


  • Ability to translate industry shifts (like the move to 10G or edge computing) into actionable business opportunities for the client.


Education & Professional Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is considered a significant advantage.


  • Ability to maintain a consistent presence at Comcast's headquarters. While travel is estimated at 20%, this role requires the flexibility to attend major industry milestones such as SCTE Cable-Tec Expo and CES.


Core Skills & Competencies:

Strategic Vision & Execution

  • Ability to bridge the gap between daily tactical sales execution and multi-year strategic account planning.


  • Comfortable navigating the long-term lifecycle of the Comcast account.


Technical Translation & Domain Authority

  • Deep fluency in complex connectivity architectures (DOCSIS, PON, Wi-Fi 7) with the unique ability to "translate" technical specifications into compelling business value for both business and technical stakeholders.


  • Acts as a trusted advisor rather than a vendor, aligning Vantiva's R&D roadmap with Comcast's next-gen network requirements.


High-Stakes Negotiation

  • A commercial expert to navigate intricate procurement processes and successfully secure major contracts.


  • Strong understanding of contracting and supply agreement legal terms.


Modern Tool Mastery & Efficiency

  • Expert-level proficiency in the MS Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint and Excel modeling).


  • Early adopter of Generative AI tools to enhance market research, streamline internal reporting, and accelerate content creation.


Executive Presence & Precision

  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a focus on "Executive-Ready" delivery.


  • A high degree of professional "polish," characterized by error-free documentation, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to present with confidence at the C-suite level.

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