# Client Sales Director (Energy, Oil & Gas) at Arista

- Company: Arista
- What the company does: Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. Backed by Accel and Greylock.
- Company website: http://www.arista.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Houston, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply by: 2026-12-19
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/aristanetworks/744000159676689?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/arista-client-sales-director-energy-oil-and-gas/

## About the role

We are seeking a proven sales leader for the role of a Client Sales Director to join our growing Sales organization in the Houston market. This role will be instrumental in developing Arista's position within the Energy and Oil & Gas vertical market in the Houston area This is an opportunity for a high-performing enterprise technology sales professional who thrives on winning new business, expanding strategic relationships, and selling transformative technology to C-level and senior IT executives. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- BS/BA degree or equivalent in addition to 15+ years of technology sales experience
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to be an executive influencer
- Proven track record of strategic selling and closing complex $10M+ deals within the Energy and Oil & Gas industry
- Proven ability to establish credibility as a trusted advisor, influence C-level executives, and build strategic relationships with key business and technical decision-makers
- Relevant experience selling data center, virtualization or networking (LAN/WAN, SDN/SD-WAN, Wireless, or AI) related solutions from a technology partner, competitor, channel partner or end user is a requirement
- Strong rolodex and relationships within the industry

Tags: Sales

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