Join to apply for the IP Optical Sales Director - ANZ Region role at Ribbon Communications Join to apply for the IP Optical Sales Director - ANZ Region role at Ribbon Communications Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Define and execute the IP and Optical sales and go-to-market strategy for Service Provider accounts, Channels, and Enterprise verticals (mining, utilities, transport, data center interconnect). Recruit & train new channel partners to develop pipeline Identify top direct and indirect sales opportunities to build a sales plan to exceed quota Maintain Salesforce and submit regular reports to management with forecast Position Summary: Define and execute the IP and Optical sales and go-to-market strategy for Service Provider accounts, Channels, and Enterprise verticals (mining, utilities, transport, data center interconnect). Recruit & train new channel partners to develop pipeline Identify top direct and indirect sales opportunities to build a sales plan to exceed quota Maintain Salesforce and submit regular reports to management with forecast Required Skills: 10 years of sales experience in the telecommunications industry, with a focus on IP and Optical, selling into Service Providers, Channel, and verticals in Australia. New Zealand and Pacific Islands. Established customer relationships and proven ability to build new trusted relationships in defined markets and region. Demonstrated record of accomplishment of exceeding sales targets in a highly competitive environment. Ability to work remotely, independently and manage all sales activities for all accounts. Consultative and solution-selling techniques, excellent business acumen, and technically astute. Able to find creative solutions to complex problems. Excellent communication, presentation, and Microsoft Office skills Business, Engineering, or related degree preferred. Willing to travel up to 20% of the time as the needs of the business dictate. Preference is in the Sydney area; however, the right candidate's skills and relationships take precedence. Please Note: 'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.' Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Telecommunications Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ribbon Communications by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Sales Director” roles. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Senior Director, Industry Sales - Digital Experience Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Regional Sales Director, ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 months ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$260,000.00-A$280,000.00 2 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 year ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago Director of Account Management (Dubai Based) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$150,000.00-A$250,000.00 3 weeks ago Regional Sales Director - Sydney, Australia Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sales Director – Higher Education, EdTech and Enterprise Sales Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago Millers Point, New South Wales, Australia 2 months ago Sales Director, Australia and New Zealand Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Head of Payments FIG Sales, ANZ, Executive Director Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr