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Cisco · 21 hours ago

Leader, Sales

Cisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect. They are seeking a Regional Sales Leader to manage a team of Account Managers, focusing on building customer relationships and driving revenue in the state, local government, and education sectors.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute sales strategy and tactics that enhance Cisco opportunity within the customer environment
Responsible for an annual booking/quota
Sales planning and accurate forecasting
Positioning and promoting Cisco value proposition to both customers and partners, leading Account Executives in the development and expansion of opportunities, and reinforcing existing relationships
Possessing strategic business logic and methodology, and being able to succeed as a leader and mentor in a demanding and rewarding sales environment
Building and maintaining a positive work environment, while building trust and respect among your team, extended team resources, and the partner ecosystem
Regional travel is required

Qualification

Technology sales experienceSales leadershipCustomer relationship managementPublic Sector Procurement knowledgeSales forecastingTeam buildingMentoringCommunication skills

Required

10+ years of technology sales and/or strategic leadership experience
Ability to lead a dispersed account team with both direct and indirect reports and extended teams
Has strategic technical knowledge and can succeed as a leader and mentor in a fast paced and rewarding sales environment
Develop and execute sales strategy and tactics that enhance Cisco opportunity within the customer environment
Responsible for an annual booking/quota
Sales planning and accurate forecasting
Positioning and promoting Cisco value proposition to both customers and partners, leading Account Executives in the development and expansion of opportunities, and reinforcing existing relationships
Possessing strategic business logic and methodology, and being able to succeed as a leader and mentor in a demanding and rewarding sales environment
Building and maintaining a positive work environment, while building trust and respect among your team, extended team resources, and the partner ecosystem
Regional travel is required

Preferred

Experience leading a high-performance sales team is preferred for this role
Possess a clear understanding of Public Sector Procurement Policies and understand the appropriate application of Resources and Public Sector buying cycles
Solid track record of leading large accounts, including forecasting, quota attainment, sales presentations skills, and short/mid/long term opportunity management
Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets for product and service offerings

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Company

Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.

H1B Sponsorship

Cisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1238)
2024 (1231)
2023 (1273)
2022 (2127)
2021 (1991)
2020 (1173)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1990-02-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
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Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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