Networking Account Executive Public Sector - IL/MN/WI 1441706

The application window is expected to close on 5/23/25 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received Candidate must reside in or willing to relocate to IL, MN or WI. Preference to be located in large metro areas Chicago, Minneapolis or Milwaukee.

Are you passionate about technology? Are you looking to build a sales career at an established, strong, and evolving company? As a Networking Specialist at Cisco, you'll play a pivotal role in the sales process and work with the Software Defined and AI enabled Enterprise Network portfolio of technology products. This position covers our Public Sector accounts including State, Local, Education and Healthcare verticals. A successful Cisco Networking Account Executive will work with Cisco Account Managers, Systems Engineers, Technical Leaders, Sales Managers and Partners to plan sales strategies, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations/demos, and create new business opportunities.

In this position, you will be facilitating the success of Cisco sales teams in selling Enterprise Networking products and technologies (Routing, Switching, WLAN, Meraki, SDWAN, SD Access,) with measurable sales objectives for the regions you support.

You will be quick to find opportunities, able to handle people and prioritize sales engagements, highly capable as a trusted consultant and mentor to salespeople, and committed to improving the competency of the team.

You will be responsible for developing a business plan to meet and exceed assigned quota. You will plan sales strategies, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations, and drive brand preference for Cisco.

You'll help advance the US Public Sector Network Experience sales team and help make an impact in the community around you.

• 3+ years sales experience in Enterprise Networking including, but not limited to switching, wireless, and network security technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Consistent track record in managing and winning major strategic opportunities, with the ability to work unsupervised; ability to interact as a valuable team member.
• Experienced in multi-level selling, comfortable influencing CxO, IT Managers, Purchasing, etc.

• Technical software sales experience is desired.
• Ability to handle a long and complex sales cycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong listening and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and multiple levels of the organizations (account managers, technical leaders, Partners, Channels, etc.).
• Requires a solution sales approach versus a product specific approach.
• Must work well in teams and be able to create an outcome where everybody wins.
• Position requires a passion for driving strategies; a strong personality with demonstrated leadership skills working in a complex matrix organization.
• Local travel and some overnight travel is required.

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