Sales Program Specialist, Network Performance & Security (NPS)

<strong>Overview<br><br></strong>Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.<br><br>At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><strong>About the Role<br><br></strong>Keysight Technologies is a global technology leader providing electronic measurement solutions, software, and services that enable engineers and innovators to bring the next generation of products to market.<br><br>Our Network Performance & Security (NPS) business helps the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government agencies test, secure, and monitor their networks. We are looking for a Sales Program Specialist to help the North America sales team find opportunities, run a disciplined pipeline, and execute programs that drive growth.<br><br>This role combines sales operations, data analysis, and program execution. You will turn data and market insights into actionable opportunities and help our Account Managers and Solutions Engineers to spend more time with customers.<br><br><strong>What You’ll Do<br><br></strong><em>Drive Sales Growth<br><br></em><ul><li>Partner with Account Managers to identify and develop new sales opportunities.</li><li>Build targeted account and lead lists across Enterprise, Service Provider, and Federal segments.</li><li>Analyze Keysight sales and customer data to identify high-potential accounts, whitespace, and cross-sell opportunities.</li><li>Provide insights that help the team prioritize accounts, customers, and sales activities.</li><li>Help increase account penetration, customer engagement, and the number of sites purchasing Keysight solutions.<br><br></li></ul><em>Run a Disciplined Funnel<br><br></em><ul><li>Assist with funnel and forecast discipline: monitor pipeline health, flag stale or stuck deals, and keep Salesforce data accurate and current.</li><li>Support weekly forecast preparation with clean, consistent pipeline and forecast reporting.<br><br></li></ul><em>Support Sales Execution<br><br></em><ul><li>Assist with quote support, discount request routing, order escalations, and demo and evaluation logistics.</li><li>Help sellers use Keysight programs, tools, and resources effectively.</li><li>Build strong relationships with sales, SE, finance, and operations teams while providing responsive, high-quality support.<br><br></li></ul><em>Execute Sales & Marketing Programs<br><br></em><ul><li>Work with demand marketing to make sure sellers and customers engage with relevant seminars, webcasts, and campaigns.</li><li>Coordinate and execute custom sales events and initiatives for the NPS sales organization.</li><li>Follow up on program results and report on outcomes.</li><li>Support sales reporting and related sales operations activities.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.</li><li>U.S. Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute effectively with broad and general direction.</li><li>Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.</li><li>Experience in sales, sales operations, marketing, or a related business environment is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency with Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What Makes This Opportunity Unique<br><br></strong>This role sits at the intersection of sales, data, marketing, and customer opportunities, with direct visibility into the activities that drive growth.<br><br>It also puts you at the center of a pivotal moment. With the integration of Spirent, Keysight NPS now brings together one of the broadest portfolios in network test, visibility, and security, including solutions for 5G core, Wi-Fi, and network automation. You will help a combined team turn that synergy into new customer wins and cross-sell opportunities.<br><br>If you enjoy working with people, analyzing data, solving problems, and turning programs into measurable results, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact and gain broad exposure to a global technology company’s sales organization.<br><br>The level of role 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.<br><br>Colorado Pay Range MIN $55,680.00 MIDPOINT $74,240.00 MAX $92,800.00<br><br><strong>Note:</strong> For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region<br><br><strong>US Employees May Be Eligible For The Following Benefits<br><br></strong><ul><li>Medical, dental and vision</li><li>Health Savings Account</li><li>Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>Life, Accident, Disability insurance</li><li>Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health</li><li>401(k) Plan</li><li>Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays</li><li>Paid Family Leave</li><li>Discounts, Perks</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Adoption Assistance</li><li>ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)<br><br></li></ul>Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***<br><br>

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