Account Executive - Portfolio – Enterprise Sector – KSA

Cisco; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Stock purchase program

Flexible spending benefits

Education allowances

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an Account Executive - Portfolio for the Enterprise sector. Hybrid work arrangement with a strong focus on building secure networking solutions across switching, wireless, routing and firewalls.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, bridge customer roadmaps with product strategy, and drive revenue through upsell opportunities while coordinating with cross-functional teams to provide technical insights.

Qualifications

• Service Provider experience in telecommunications.
• Experience in public or private sector giga projects.
• Expertise in secure networking technologies: switching, wireless, routing, and firewalls.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate sales funnels and CRM reporting.
• Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate account strategy to align solutions with the customer’s long-term roadmap.
• Drive cross-portfolio growth by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Handle the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to final proposal.

Skills

Telecom industry experience

CRM forecasting

English communication

Networking expertise

Public sector/giga projects

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Account Executive - Portfolio – Enterprise Sector – KSA

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Meet the Team

• Manage a diverse portfolio across multiple product domains to ensure secure networking serves as the foundation for client infrastructure.
• Bridge the gap between customer roadmaps and broader product strategy to deliver long-term value and sustained account retention.
• Function as a collaborative, high-energy group that flourishes with proactive prospecting, driven positioning, and pursuing high-impact opportunities.
• Operate at the market forefront, assisting customers in navigating digital transformation through core secure networking, including switching, wireless, routing, and firewalls.

Your Impact

• Orchestrate account strategy as a primary influencer to ensure solutions are seamlessly integrated into the customer’s long-term business roadmap.
• Drive cross-portfolio growth by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities that maximise our full suite of products.
• Handle the full sales lifecycle from initial prospecting and qualification to final proposal to ensure consistent revenue attainment for Enterprise accounts.
• Analyze market and sales data to generate accurate forecasts that enable the business to commit to reliable revenue targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts and specialist teams to provide technical insights that differentiate our offerings in sophisticated environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Service Provider experience in telecommunications is a must.
• Proven background working within public sector or private sector, specifically giga projects
• Expertise in core secure networking technologies, including switching, wireless, routing, and firewalls.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate sales funnels and reporting within CRM tools.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex technical strategies persuasively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Utilities sector is highly preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills to develop long-term customer loyalty and account retention.
• Ability to articulate complex technical strategies to diverse customer groups.
• Strategic demeanor with the ability to remain informed on evolving industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Effectiveness in coordinating across internal teams to use specialized technical expertise when vital.
• Additional technical expertise in data center networking and AI-driven infrastructure solutions.

Nature of the Work: Hybrid Full Time
Hours of work: 48 hours per week
Benefits: Healthcare and Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase program, Flexible Spending Benefit, Flex and Schooling Allowances and many more.
Application start and end date: Starting 1 of Nov, 2026 for approx. 4-6 weeks

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