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<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #e90029;"><a href="https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about.html" target="_blank" style="color: #e90029;" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Keysight</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more </span><span style="color: #e90029;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykxkSz5DlPo&t=16s" target="_blank" style="color: #e90029;" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">about what we do.</span></a></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Our </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #e90029;"><a href="https://jobs.keysight.com/awards" target="_blank" style="color: #e90029;" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">award-winning</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: red;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.</span></p> <br><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br><br><br><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Keysight Technologies is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Director to lead our Enterprise Sales team on the West Coast. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, engaged leader, and possess a proven track record of driving revenue growth within the enterprise market while working with end customers, channel and technical partners. They will need to be hands-on, assisting on executive alignment to effectively build and maintain strong customer relationships.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Leadership and Strategy: </span></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue and market share in the West Coast.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Provide leadership to the Enterprise Sales team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives. </span></li></ol><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Customer & Partner Engagement: </span></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Build and maintain strong relationships with key enterprise customers and channel partners, understanding their business needs and aligning solutions accordingly.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest level of service and support throughout the sales process. </span></li></ol><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Team Management: </span></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team capable of exceeding revenue targets.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Conduct regular performance evaluations, set clear expectations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement. </span></li></ol><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Revenue Growth: </span></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Identify new business opportunities and market trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: -apple-system; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Analyze sales data and market trends to make informed decisions and adjustments to the sales approach.</span> </span></li></ol> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><br><ol style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> 8+ years of sales team management experience, specifically within Enterprise sales </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> 12+ years prior experience selling solutions in a quota-carrying role </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> Track record of building, coaching, and enabling a growing team </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> Willingness to travel 50% or more as needed </span></li></ol><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;"><strong>Preferred Job Qualifications </strong></span></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> 10+ years of prior leadership experience managing Enterprise sales with focus on network monitoring, observability and security </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> 15+ years of experience selling solution in a quota-carrying role </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> BS in Engineering or equivalent </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> Capacity to work on cross-functional projects and teams as needed as well as leverage internal resources to problem-solve </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> Quota-attainment record of meeting and/or exceeding targets by managing process for identifying, qualifying, and closing new business as well as and not limited to growing an existing install base </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"> Strong verbal and written communication skills – includes excellent reporting and forecasting skills. </span></li></ol><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;">If you are a strategic thinker, a dynamic leader, and have a passion for driving sales excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Keysight Technologies. Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a positive impact on the industries we serve. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://about.keysight.com/en/jobs/careers_privacy_statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Careers Privacy Statement</a></span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The level of role and salary 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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">California Pay Range: MIN $253,680- MAX $422,800</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Medical, dental and vision</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Health Savings Account</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Life, Accident, Disability insurance</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- 401(k) Plan</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Paid Family Leave</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Discounts, Perks</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Tuition Reimbursement</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Adoption Assistance</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>

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