Telco Account Executive

Cisco Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase program

Flexible Spending Benefit

Flex and Schooling Allowances

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking an Account Executive in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to grow its business with major service providers. The role emphasizes customer experience and strategic account management.

Responsibilities include orchestrating cross-functional teams, meeting sales targets, and developing business opportunities. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of sales experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of customer relationships.

The position offers hybrid work and benefits including healthcare and an employee stock purchase program.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of proven success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Mastery in developing trusted customer relationships with technical decision-makers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate cross-functional team members to deliver business solutions.
• Plan and implement the sales strategy to meet targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales success

Relationship building

Business understanding

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills in English and Arabic

Job description

Account Executive – Cisco

We are looking for an Account Executive to grow Cisco's business with a major Service Provider customer in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on customer experience, becoming a trusted advisor, and owning Cisco's Account Management Business Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate cross-functional team members to deliver complete business solutions.
• Plan and implement the sales strategy to meet agreed landmarks, timescales, and sales targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and deliver accurate business metrics, monthly forecasts, weekly commits, and pipeline development reports.
• Anticipate changes in the opportunities, market, customer needs, and requirements that could impact the overall revenue target.
• Build and maintain strong relationships at all levels, including CxO, to drive long-term strategic engagement.
• Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets while maintaining strong forecast accuracy and pipeline hygiene.

Employment Details

Hybrid, Full Time
48 hours per week

Position starts 8th May for approximately 4‑6 weeks.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase program
• Flexible Spending Benefit
• Flex and Schooling Allowances

Minimum Qualifications

• 5‑10 years of proven success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Mastery in developing trusted customer relationships with technical decision‑makers and business stakeholders.
• Strong business sense, flexibility, and adaptability to a high‑energy, dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in English and Arabic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales experience with telecom/service provider customers.
• Strong understanding of Cisco or competitive technology and business knowledge.
• Ability to understand customers' business drivers and align them to Cisco solutions.
• Negotiation skills to craft solutions beneficial to both customers and Cisco.
• Strong operational excellence and financial competence.