Network Sales Specialist

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Founded in 1971, Forsythe is as an information technology infrastructure integrator. Forsythe helps complex organizations across all industries, including Fortune 1000 companies, optimize the cost and manage the risk of their IT while improving performance. Forsythe provides independent technology and business consulting services, technology leasing services, and value-added reseller services for all the leading technology product manufacturers. Headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, Forsythe employs 890 people in 48 offices throughout the United States and Canada. Forsythe is privately held and 100-percent employee-owned. In 2008, Forsythe achieved its 38th consecutive year of profitability. We offer a rewarding work environment, competitive benefits, and wide-ranging opportunities for professional growth.  Forsythe is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

At Forsythe, we are 100% employee owned via our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Everyone has a stake in the quality of our work, the success of our business, the satisfaction of our customers, and the appreciation of their shares in Forsythe. As an employee-owner, you’ll be proud to call Forsythe YOUR company.

We are currently looking for a Network Sales Specialist based in Skokie, IL to cover the Chicago and surrounding area territory.

The Network Sales Specialit is responsible for selling Core Networking products in the Chicago land area into Fortune 1000 client accounts. 

The Network Sales Specialist will work closely with Forsythe Account Managers to identify and pursue Network opportunities within existing and new enterprise accounts.  The Network Specialist will be responsible for establishing and maintaining working relationship with our Network vendor partners, particularly with their corresponding account and territory sales peers.  Our Network Sales Specialist are provided a generous base salary as well as target incentive plan that is uncapped.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or technology-related field, preferred


• Minimum of 5-7+ years of direct Sales experience selling Core networking products to large enterprise accounts within the Chicago metro area required


• Manage vendor relationships for a minimum of 3 years


• Current experience selling networking solutions, as either a vendor or integrator, into large enterprise accounts.


• Experience and understanding of Cisco’s core network portfolio.


• Experience selling into and presenting to C-Level Executives


• 50% travel required (Valid diverse License also required)