Strategic Partner Growth Lead - UKI Services

Cisco Systems Inc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems Inc is seeking a Partner Account Executive - Services in the UKI region who will drive partner ecosystems engagement with Services Sales and act as a strategic advisor to key partners. You will promote Cisco Services within partners' solutions and advocate for the partners’ sales teams to deliver value to customers.

In this role you’ll blend relationship management with data-driven insights to accelerate revenue growth, manage performance via QBRs, and orchestrate co-sell and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partner management, channel sales, or business development within the technology sector.
• Strong understanding of the UKI market landscape and the IT services industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex strategic business plans.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with executive influence.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of using data to drive performance improvements.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Owns partner relationships and aligns their capabilities with Cisco Premium Services.
• Develops and executes partner account plans and GTM strategies.
• Drives demand generation and builds a healthy pipeline with partners.
• Monitors partner performance via QBRs and optimizes profitability.
• Orchestrates partner ecosystems to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Advocates for partners across Cisco sales teams to accelerate revenue.

Skills

Partner management

Channel sales

Business development

Executive communication

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional

Analytical mindset

Job description

Cisco Systems Inc is seeking a Partner Account Executive - Services in the UKI region who will drive partner ecosystems engagement with Services Sales and act as a strategic advisor to key partners. You will promote Cisco Services within partners' solutions and advocate for the partners’ sales teams to deliver value to customers.

In this role you’ll blend relationship management with data-driven insights to accelerate revenue growth, manage performance via QBRs, and orchestrate co-sell and