Thomas Schlosser
About Thomas Schlosser
Thomas Schlosser is the Regional Sales Manager & Global Account Manager SAP at Arista Networks, Inc., responsible for managing sales territories in western and southwestern Germany and overseeing Arista's involvement in SAP's cloud offerings.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Thomas Schlosser currently serves as the Regional Sales Manager and Global Account Manager for SAP at Arista Networks, Inc. Since 2013, he has been responsible for managing a significant sales territory in the western and southwestern parts of Germany, including Hessia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and Baden-Wuerttemberg. His role includes overseeing Arista's involvement in SAP's cloud offerings like HEC HANA Enterprise Cloud, SAP Hybris, and Successfactors. Schlosser utilizes both 'farming' and 'hunting' sales strategies in his position, focusing on maintaining existing accounts and acquiring new business.
Previous Experience at Aruba Networks
Before joining Arista Networks, Thomas Schlosser worked at Aruba Networks as a Territory Manager from 2011 to 2013. During his two-year tenure, he operated in the Frankfurt Am Main Area, focusing on territory management within the region. His responsibilities included driving regional sales and managing client relationships.
Career at Brocade Communications GmbH
Thomas Schlosser has held multiple roles at Brocade Communications GmbH. In 2010, he served as a Client Executive IBM DCN for six months. He then moved on to the position of Enterprise Sales Manager, a role he held from 2007 to 2011, spanning four years in the Frankfurt Am Main Area. These positions allowed him to develop significant expertise in enterprise sales and client management.
Early Career and Education
Thomas Schlosser's early career includes roles such as Key Account Manager at Computacenter from 2006 to 2007 and Account Manager at Cisco Systems from 1997 to 2003. He holds an academic background from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he studied from 1990 to 1995. His educational and professional experiences have laid a strong foundation in sales and account management.
Geographic and Account Focus
Living near SAP's headquarters in Walldorf and its main data center/IT site in St. Leon-Rot, Thomas Schlosser is well-positioned to manage SAP's account for Arista Networks. His strategic location facilitates effective account management and operational efficiency in overseeing Arista's contributions to SAP's cloud services. His geographic and account focus ensures alignment and efficient collaboration with SAP's infrastructure.