Strategic Services Sales Leader, UK & Ireland

Cisco; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems seeks a Services Sales Leader for the United Kingdom & Ireland. You will lead a high-performing team delivering professional and support services revenue, aligning portfolios with customer strategy, and driving long-term market influence.

Your role combines strategic vision, operational discipline, and commitment to talent development to navigate complex sales cycles. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to optimize forecasting, ensure value-based outcomes, and expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or Master’s with 8+ years in sales leadership or complex account management.
• Strategic thinking to translate market trends into long-term sales strategies for a diverse account base.
• Excellent communication and influence at the executive level and ability to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Strong financial acumen: margin analysis, deal structures, profitability linkages to long-term Cisco strategy.
• Resilience and adaptability to lead through change and competitive market landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Drive multi-year sales growth with segment-specific strategies focusing on Professional Services funnel creation and recurring Support Services revenue.
• Analyze industry dynamics, including AI’s impact, to create demand and service-led opportunities for Cisco.
• Oversee end-to-end sales lifecycle from funnel creation to deal closure with a quarterly horizon.
• Represent Services in segment and theater QBRs, forecasting and resource allocation alignment.
• Lead talent development, coaching, and succession planning to de-risk bookings and ensure continuity.

Skills

Sales leadership

Complex account management

Executive engagement

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Resilience & adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Cisco Systems seeks a Services Sales Leader for the United Kingdom & Ireland. You will lead a high-performing team delivering professional and support services revenue, aligning portfolios with customer strategy, and driving long-term market influence.

Your role combines strategic vision, operational discipline, and commitment to talent development to navigate complex sales cycles. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to optimize forecasting, ensure value-based outcomes, and expand