Account Executive - Networking

Job Description

Application window is expected to close on 4/15/25

Preference for candidates local to Illinois, Chicago.

What We Do

At Cisco, we are committed to crafting the future of technology by empowering businesses with innovative networking solutions. Our mission is to connect the world securely and efficiently, using our comprehensive portfolio of products, including SDWAN, SDAccess, Routing, Switching, WLAN, and Meraki, to drive business transformation and success.

Meet the Team

Join our dynamic Chicago-based team of networking professionals, where collaboration and innovation are at the core of what we do. As part of the Central Enterprise Networking sales team, you will work alongside Account Managers, Systems Engineers, Technical Leaders, and Partners to deliver impactful networking solutions that improve our customers' operations and experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Networking Account Executive, you will:

• Facilitate the success of Cisco sales teams by selling networking products and technologies.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities, acting as a trusted consultant and mentor to salespeople.
• Develop a business plan to meet and exceed assigned quotas, crafting sales strategies, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Advance the Central Enterprise Networking sales team, making a tangible impact on customers' lives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of sales experience in networking, including switching, wireless, and network security technologies.
• 5+ years of experience in technical software sales
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing long and complex sales cycles and engaging in multi-level selling.
• At least 5 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across various organizational levels, contributing to measurable improvements in sales or project outcomes.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership skills and a passion for driving strategies in a complex matrix organization.
• Willingness to travel locally with occasional overnight travel.
• Strong written and verbal communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Proven track record in managing and winning major strategic opportunities, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience influencing CxO, IT Managers, and Purchasing.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and create win-win outcomes.

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