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Director of Sales Enablement

Keysight Technologies
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Mar 14, 2026
Overview Keysightis at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn moreabout what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities Position Purpose: Drive measurable order growth and discount improvement by enabling the technically capable and commercially effective Sales Account Manager (AM) and Support Engineering (SE) organizations. We deliver a broad and technically deep portfolio of test and measurement products and solutions supporting customers from R&D of market makers to manufacturing, in downstream ecosystems. One critical competitive differentiation depends on our sales organization's ability to gain credibility in the eyes of customers by: Demonstrating market, customer, competition, application and product fluency Ability to leverage cross-portfolio products and solutions Engaging as trusted advisors Defending value and reducing discount pressure This role expands sales enablement from a series of training activities into a strategy-aligned, segment-specific , KPI-driven enablement engine that directly improves business outcomes, including: Funnel increase Top-line order growth Volume growth with increased Front Line Seller (FLS) participation Win rate improvement Discount reduction Stronger technical credibility in customer engagements This role delivers strategic impact across Sales, Industry Solutions Teams (ISTs), and key stakeholder organizations by translating capability development into measurable commercial results. Role Scope & Impact Design and execute a multi-year sales capability roadmap that elevates technical mastery, integrates professional selling excellence, and measurably improves outcomes fully aligned with corporate strategy. Measurement should identify improvement areas so that training and other enablement can be customized accordingly. Enablement includes not only training and certification, but also effective use of sales tools and platforms, increasingly integrating AI capabilities. Own the endtoend strategy for sales and SE capability development, from assessment through sustained performance impact Translate business priorities into targeted capability investments tied to growth, win rate, and margin improvement Partner closely with Sales leadership, ISTs, Centers of Excellence, Sales Operations, Global Marketing, and Global Sales Operations to drive alignment and execution Establish enablement as a scalable growth engine, not a standalone training function Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a strategic, technically credible, and sales-savvy leader who can transform and upgrade sales account managers and solution engineers into trusted advisors and competitive differentiators. Familiarity with Business & Portfolio Deep understanding of Keysight customer segments, sales motions, business model, and complex product/solution portfolio Proven ability to link enablement initiatives directly to order growth, win rates, and discount reduction Sales experience Hands-on experience in regional/global sales and/or solution engineering roles and challenges Strong knowledge of real-world customer challenges and sales behaviors that drive success Ability to translate sales insights into targeted technical and professional capability development Technical Credibility Strong technical foundation (engineering, physics, or equivalent) enabling effective partnership with product and solution organizations to design the right training needs Experience in product solutions or solution engineering organizations Ability to design, deliver, and certify portfolio-wide technical competencies of our frontline sellers (FLS) Enablement & Learning Leadership Proven experience building structured technical and professional capability programs Expertise in knowledge assessments, pre-study materials, certification programs, and role-based proficiency models Data-driven approach to measure training effectiveness and business impact Strategic Mindset & Execution Ability to convert ad hoc activities into a strategy-aligned, segment-specific enablement roadmap Skilled at prioritizing initiatives, managing budgets, and achieving measurable KPIs Comfortable operating at the intersection of technical depth and commercial relevance Passion & Leadership Conviction that capability development is a competitive advantage Ability to inspire teams, influence across functions, and elevate sales and support teams Preferred / Differentiators Experience in large, complex technical organizations (test & measurement, semiconductor, industrial tech) Proven track record of measurable regional sales performance improvements Experience leading large-scale internal enablement events and knowledge-sharing initiatives Careers Privacy Statement*Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* 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. California Pay Range MIN $176,670.00-MIDPOINT $235,550.00- MAX $294,440.00 Colorado Pay Range MIN $163,580.00 MIDPOINT $218,100.00 MAX $272,630.00 Note:For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Life, Accident, Disability insurance Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health 401(k) Plan Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays Paid Family Leave Discounts, Perks Tuition Reimbursement Adoption Assistance ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) #LI-EY1