About the Position

The ideal Email Developer candidate has extensive experience coding HTML based emails and some experience

doing so within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. This position will be part of a team that executes for a customer in a

regulated industry where accuracy is the primary objective (over speed). This position will be part of a core team

that expands rapidly within the next 12 months to meet anticipated customer capacity.

• Review and slice customer provided graphic design files (i.e. PSD, images, etc).
• Hand code HTML and CSS for emails ensuring it is cross browser\client compatible.
• Develop responsive and mobile-first emails.
• Develop dynamic content by utilizing AMPScript and\or SSJS.
• Develop Salesforce Marketing Cloud email templates and content blocks for use within emails.
• Stay current on Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform features and capabilities.
• Assist with developing best practices and processes that the entire team will follow.
• Assist with the training and onboarding of junior team members as the team expands.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience developing emails in HTML

Preferred

• 1+ years’ experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

Primary Location City/State:

Homebased - Conway, Arkansas

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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Company Description

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. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

• You will provide advanced post-sales engineering support for Arista's Open Networking Data Center and Campus networking deployments for our enterprise and commercial customers
• Review customer network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployment and operational efficiency
• Migrate or interconnect to/from Cisco, Juniper, and other vendors to Arista infrastructure
• Assist with configuration build-outs including creating network provisioning automation using Python and tools such as Ansible
• You will assist with proof of concepts (POC) and in-depth testing to validate design scenario
• Provide interface to TAC and internal development teams and the customer
• You will provide customer advice regarding architectural questions, product prerequisites, product features, etc.
• Translate complex business requirements into Leaf-Spine Network architectures
• Assist Pre-Sales Engineer and Account Executives with designing Network solutions
• Attend key partner events, training sessions, and provide ongoing training with the customer teams globally
• Understand the client’s business objectives and technical needs Ability to communicate across all functions within Arista, as well as with clients and partners.
• Meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for sales and clients
• Maintain professional relationships with teammates, partners, and clients
• Some travel may be required within assigned territory

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years’ working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Campus and Data Center networks.
• Knowledge of leaf-spine architectures is highly desired. 5+ years’ minimum experience with Cisco-based technologies focusing on infrastructure and voice
• Experience with Cisco enterprise routing/switching within large data center enterprise customers (Catalyst, Nexus, ASR)
• Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, EVPN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, Multicast, QoS, WAN, Network Observability Expert level knowledge of industry-standard CLI
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Network Industry Certification preferred, such as ACE-L4, ACE-L6, ACE-L7, and others.
• Demonstrated experience in technical post-sales, as either a Network Consulting Engineer or as an Advanced Systems (AS) Engineer preferred
• Ability to write white papers a plus Background in Perl, Python, Scripting for creating network automation is desired

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.

About the Role:

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing the global sourcing strategy for the Technology category across all departments. The person in this position would be recognized as a senior sourcing expert for Technology-related categories, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and partner in developing sourcing strategies. The goal is to be a value-added sourcing partner to the business.  Additional responsibilities include negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, cloud hosting, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, telecom, co-location services, system consulting, computer and networking hardware, server products, and related maintenance, and support services to be used across the entire company globally. The Procurement Category Manager position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing. The Procurement Category Manager will recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.

• Strategic Sourcing:

• Implement global sourcing strategies for the Technology Category across all departments

• Work with various business stakeholder groups to identify and qualify new or existing capable suppliers, initiate requests for proposals/quotations (RFPs/RFQs), advise requestors with respect to contract terms and conditions

• Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance within company policies

• Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing

• Conduct analysis on proposals for supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center and telecom services in support of various business functions

• Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage company purchasing power

• Provide global contract expertise for sourcing of Information Technology products and services

• Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure competitiveness

• Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends

• Category Management:

• Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company

• Add value by being the subject matter expert on Technology categories/commodities and consulting internal clients on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices

• Assist the asset management team in lifecycle management of various software assets

• Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies

• Supplier Management:

• Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management

• Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes if necessary

• Lead and participate in quarterly business reviews with vendors to review performance and support mutually agreed upon improvement programs as required

• Support ad-hoc reporting needs including supplier scorecards and other reporting

• Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category

• Contract Management:

• Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract management

• Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms

• Act as liaison between Legal team, Suppliers and the business

• Ensure contract execution & retention, through electronic signature process

• Provide timely updates, support management reporting of quarterly reports and address any issues quickly

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of experience in category management and/or strategic sourcing of software, hardware, telecom and data center purchases
• Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools (Coupa, SAP, Oracle)
• Proven abilities in Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing Skills
• Demonstrated advanced skills in negotiating and formulating technology contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and labor law risks
• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative as a self-starter
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Certified Purchasing Manager - desirable
• Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
• Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required
• Ability to present to C-level executives / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics

Bonus Points:

• Experience managing direct reports a plus
• Diverse background developing strategies for multiple categories of spend
• High-tech, start-up, rapid growth and/or publicly traded company experience.
• You must love our business. CrowdStrike is a leader in cybersecurity. We don’t have a mission statement. We are on a mission to protect our customers from breaches. You must be genuinely committed to our mission and eager to learn the details of our business

• Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits

• Physical and mental wellness programs

• Paid parental leave, including adoption

• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

• CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.

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• CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $105,000 - $160,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.