AI Infrastructure Sales Director – Americas

Cisco Systems; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 405,000 - 639,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Performance-based incentive plan

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a Sales Director for the Americas to drive strategy, GTM planning, and sales execution for its AI Infrastructure and Connectivity portfolio. You will lead a specialist team, push growth in hardware and software, and build trusted C-suite relationships to accelerate AI infrastructure leadership.

The role emphasizes operational rigor, inclusion, and a high-performing sales culture across the Americas, with compensation tied to performance and market ranges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive sales leadership in networking, cloud infra, or AI markets.
• Experience engaging C-suite executives (CTO, CIO, Chief Strategy Officers).
• Experience leading sales strategy across hardware and software in AI/cloud/networking domains.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy, go-to-market planning, and sales execution for Americas AI infra portfolio.
• Lead a specialist sales team to drive growth across hardware and software offerings.
• Build strong executive relationships and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Skills

Sales leadership

C-suite relationships

Sales strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, CS

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a Sales Director for the Americas to drive strategy, GTM planning, and sales execution for its AI Infrastructure and Connectivity portfolio. You will lead a specialist team, push growth in hardware and software, and build trusted C-suite relationships to accelerate AI infrastructure leadership.

The role emphasizes operational rigor, inclusion, and a high-performing sales culture across the Americas, with compensation tied to performance and market ranges.