Strategic Solutions & Growth Manager

Cisco Systems; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems in Madrid is seeking a Solutions & Business Development Manager to shape strategic customer opportunities by combining Cisco's technology, software and lifecycle services. You will work with Sales and Solution Development Architects to develop tailored services propositions and drive impactful opportunities.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and the ability to translate customer needs into compelling proposals while advancing your technical and commercial knowledge in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology, consulting, engineering, or related field.
• Foundational IT infra knowledge: Networking, Security, Data Centre, Cloud or AI.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and own outcomes.
• Desire to learn and build a career within Cisco.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales opportunities from inception to close and translate needs into proposals.
• Collaborate with Sales and Solution Development Architects to shape lifecycle opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of Cisco portfolio to create solution propositions aligned to outcomes.
• Contribute to Services RFPs/RFIs and customer presentations for targeted accounts.
• Adapt to new technologies (e.g., AI) and continuously develop technical and commercial knowledge.
• Identify and support new business opportunities through enterprise and public sector challenges.
• Champion Cisco's technology and services to stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships across Cisco teams and take ownership of your development.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership & accountability

Learning agility

Customer focus

Adaptability to AI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business/CS/Engineering

Tools

ITIL Foundation

Job description

Cisco Systems in Madrid is seeking a Solutions & Business Development Manager to shape strategic customer opportunities by combining Cisco's technology, software and lifecycle services. You will work with Sales and Solution Development Architects to develop tailored services propositions and drive impactful opportunities.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and the ability to translate customer needs into compelling proposals while advancing your technical and commercial knowledge in a