Account Executive- NorCal, SLED

The application window is expected to close by June 21, 2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Candidate must reside in Northern California, US

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As an Account Executive at Cisco, you'll manage a growth target for an assigned territory using a channel go to market distribution model. You will target market opportunities by segment and use available resources to aggressively pursue opportunities while also showing sales penetration within a target account list of accounts. You'll have a "hunter" mentality, while at the same time exhibiting strategic sales savvy and building strong relationships with customers. You will sell in a matrixed environment that requires a customer-first approach all the while establishing an outcome where everybody wins.

• You will play a pivotal role in growing the company's revenue by identifying new sales opportunities and expanding relationships with existing clients.
• By understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions, you will improve customer satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships.
• Through strategic account planning and execution, you will help improve Cisco's visibility and reputation in the market.
• You will serve as a vital link between customers and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration to meet client objectives.
• By providing insights from customer interactions and market trends, you will contribute to the development and refinement of effective sales strategies.

• 5+ years of experience selling, prospecting and growing an account base.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent track rack record of success leading a large territory, demand generation, partner development, strategic account planning, forecasting, quota attainment, communicating business transformational solutions via sales presentations, short-term, mid-term, and long-term opportunity management. Hunter mentality is a must have!

• 3+ years of technology sales experience
• You have the ability to deliver business value to both End Users and Partners.
• You have strong technical and business knowledge with complimentary skills to understand the customers' business drivers and then align them to Cisco solutions.
• You demonstrate the necessary skills to negotiate issues with peers, partners and customers using a Win/Win philosophy.
• You're an ambitious self-starter with ability to articulate Cisco product and business strategies, and create the demand to complete the deal.
• You possess the following traits: passion, integrity, trust, leadership, discipline and execution.

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