Inside Account Executive: Strategic Acquisition & Growth

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Sydney is seeking an Inside Account Executive, Strategic Acquisition to identify and win net-new business across Australia. You will build pipeline, open doors, and bring new customers into the Cisco ecosystem.

You will collaborate with partners, Solutions Engineers, and channel partners, owning opportunities from discovery to close while leveraging Cisco AI tools to scale engagement and hit quota in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technology sales, business development, acquisition sales, or account executive experience.
• Proven success generating pipeline and winning net-new business.
• Experience managing opportunities through the full sales cycle, from discovery through to close.
• Consistent track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative acquisition strategies to drive net-new customer growth.
• Create pipeline through creative prospecting, strategic outreach, and relationship-building.
• Identify emerging businesses, growth markets, and greenfield opportunities.
• Own opportunities through the entire sales cycle, from initial engagement through to close.
• Partner with Cisco specialists, Solutions Engineers, and channel partners to accelerate outcomes.
• Leverage Cisco's AI-powered sales tools, technology stack, and market insights to scale customer engagement and maximize impact.
• Drive quota attainment through strong pipeline development, forecasting discipline, and operational excellence.

Skills

Technology sales

Business development

Acquisition sales

Account executive

Hunter mindset

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Sydney is seeking an Inside Account Executive, Strategic Acquisition to identify and win net-new business across Australia. You will build pipeline, open doors, and bring new customers into the Cisco ecosystem.

You will collaborate with partners, Solutions Engineers, and channel partners, owning opportunities from discovery to close while leveraging Cisco AI tools to scale engagement and hit quota in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.