Strategic Solutions & Business Growth Lead

505 Cisco Systems France SARL; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems France SARL in Paris seeks a Services & Business Development Manager to shape strategic customer opportunities by combining Cisco's technology, software and lifecycle services. You will collaborate with Sales and Solution Development Architects to craft tailored services proposals and guide customers toward meaningful business outcomes.

The role emphasizes developing technical and commercial skills, delivering compelling RFP/RFI responses, and building cross-functional

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology, consulting, engineering, customer success, professional services or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure including Networking, Security, Data Centre, Cloud or AI.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Demonstrable ability to collaborate across teams, build relationships and take ownership of outcomes.
• Strong desire to learn, develop and build a career within Cisco.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales opportunities from inception to close, translating customer needs into services solution proposals.
• Work alongside Sales and Solution Development Architects to shape Cisco Lifecycle and transformational opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of Cisco's portfolio to create solution propositions aligned to customer 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 understanding enterprise and public sector challenges and industry trends.
• Champion the value of Cisco's technology, software and services to stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships across Cisco teams and take ownership of development and contribution to customer success.
• Maintain a curious mindset with a passion for learning new technologies and understanding customer challenges.
• Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills to engage technical and business stakeholders.
• Build relationships and bring people together to achieve shared outcomes.
• Maintain a proactive attitude with ownership and accountability in projects.
• Develop a customer-focused mindset with ambition to build a career in solution development.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ITIL Foundation

Service Design

Job description

Cisco Systems France SARL in Paris seeks a Services & Business Development Manager to shape strategic customer opportunities by combining Cisco's technology, software and lifecycle services. You will collaborate with Sales and Solution Development Architects to craft tailored services proposals and guide customers toward meaningful business outcomes.

The role emphasizes developing technical and commercial skills, delivering compelling RFP/RFI responses, and building cross-functional