Commercial Sales Account Executive Networking, Routing, Switching- Mumbai Location

Cisco; Singapore; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an Account Executive to drive networking sales within the Indian market. The role involves collaborative consultative selling and a deep understanding of technology solutions in networking. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience and outstanding interpersonal skills. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and the ability to impact customer success significantly.

Benefits

Dedicated paid time off to volunteer

Support for learning and development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of field sales experience, including 5+ years in technology sales.
• Good experience in Wireless, Routing, Switching, and NFV software.
• Strong ability to identify innovative customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive networking bookings in designated territory.
• Collaborate with account teams to address customer business challenges.
• Develop reliable pipeline of opportunities to support business objectives.

Skills

Technology sales experience

Networking market understanding

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Networking Products certification

Job description

Commercial Sales Account Executive Networking, Routing, Switching - Mumbai Location

Meet the Team

The Cisco Solutions Engineering business group is dedicated to crafting and delivering coordinated technology solutions that address the multifaceted needs of businesses. By working closely with customers, the group identifies specific challenges and offers innovative solutions using Cisco's comprehensive range of networking, security, and teamwork products. With a blend of technical expertise and a customer-focused approach, Cisco Solutions Engineering strives to improve business operations and facilitate digital transformation across multiple industries.

Your Impact

As an Account Executive (AE) in Cisco's Networking Team, you will be instrumental in advancing Cisco's mission to simplify technology by driving networking bookings within your designated territory in India. This role involves collaborating with account teams and partners to address customer business challenges through consultative selling, thereby improving market competitiveness. Key responsibilities include developing a reliable pipeline of opportunities across short, mid, and long-term horizons to support business objectives, crafting solutions to address customer needs, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and strategies, closing deals to stay competitive, and leading detailed and accurate forecasting efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a total of 10+ years and relevant 5+ years of successful technology sales experience in field sales.
• Good experience in a technology company specializing in Wireless, Routing, Switching, and NFV software.
• Strong decision-making skills affecting customer and business goals.
• Excellent abilities for identifying innovative solutions.
• Proven understanding of the Networking market and competitive landscape.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for communicating complex concepts and influencing others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and lead projects or programs within a function.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to communicate complex concepts and influence others.
• Certification in Cisco Networking Products is advantageous.

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