Industry Sales Executive - Hospitality

Cisco Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is looking for an Industry Sales Lead in Hospitality to join its EMEA Strategic Engagement Team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sales within the hospitality sector and a proven track record of developing business strategies and closing deals, all while collaborating effectively across teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Flexible vacation policies

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in industry solutions sales.
• Strong industry knowledge in Saudi Arabia’s Hospitality sector.
• Proven ability to close deals and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Cisco’s sales strategy in Hospitality.
• Build and manage relationships with contractors and hospitality brands.
• Collaborate with local teams to drive solution selling.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Business Strategy Development

Tools

SFDC

Job description

## Industry Sales Executive - Hospitality

Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Area of Interest
Sales - Services, Solutions, Customer Success

Job Type
Professional

Technology Interest
Services & Software

Job Id
1438558

Industry Sales Lead, Hospitality – EMEA Strategic Engagement Team – Saudi Arabia.

What You'll Do

Cisco is seeking an Industry Sales Lead, Hospitality, to join its EMEA Strategic Engagement Team (SET) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This senior role involves developing and executing Cisco’s sales strategy, industry value proposition, and building relationships within the Hospitality and Tourism sector in Saudi Arabia. The role requires previous industry sales experience and established relationships in the Saudi Hospitality Sector, including with contractors, real estate developers, and hospitality brands. The candidate will collaborate with Cisco’s local teams to drive solution selling and grow sales pipelines.

Who You'll Work With

The SET team helps customers transform their infrastructure, reduce costs, and accelerate digitization in a software-driven, AI-enabled, cloud-first environment. We manage large, strategic deals and work closely with account teams and leadership to structure multi-year transformational agreements, including Cisco-as-a-Service and Industry Solutions. The team leads pursuit efforts, orchestrating cross-functional resources to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and drive business outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in selling industry solutions to senior executives in IT and Lines of Business within Hospitality and Tourism sectors.
• Strong industry knowledge and relationships in Saudi Arabia’s Hospitality sector.
• Proven ability to develop business strategies, close deals, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead change in a matrixed environment.
• Experience in managing pipelines, reporting in SFDC, and escalating risks proactively.

Operational Excellence

Ability to collaborate across functions effectively.

Desired Skills

• Ability to balance short-term pressures with long-term strategic goals.
• Strong executive presence and business acumen.
• Self-motivated problem solver with a proactive attitude.

At Cisco, we innovate to connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. We offer limitless growth opportunities and work collaboratively to make impactful solutions worldwide. Join us and power the future.

Message to Applicants for U.S. and Canada

The posted salary ranges reflect projected full-time salaries, excluding benefits and bonuses, and vary by location and experience. Cisco offers comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, and flexible vacation policies. Details will be shared during the hiring process.