Director, AI Infrastructure Sales – Americas

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 371,000 - 479,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks a Sales Director for the Americas to own strategy, GTM planning, and sales execution for the AI Infrastructure and Connectivity portfolio.

You will lead a specialist sales team to drive balanced growth across hardware and software offerings critical to AI transformation. You will build strong C-suite relationships, foster an inclusive, high‑performing sales culture, and accelerate Cisco’s leadership in AI infrastructure across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience in networking, cloud infrastructure, or AI-related technology markets.
• Experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with C-suite executives (CTO, CIO, Chief Strategy Officers).
• Experience driving sales strategy and execution for both hardware and software portfolios in AI, cloud, or networking domains.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, go-to-market planning, and sales execution for Cisco’s AI Infrastructure and Connectivity portfolio in the Americas.
• Lead a specialist sales team to drive balanced growth across hardware and software offerings.
• Build strong C-suite relationships, drive operational rigor, and foster an inclusive, high-performing sales culture.

Skills

Strategic sales leadership

C-suite relationship building

AI infrastructure market knowledge

Sales forecasting & planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks a Sales Director for the Americas to own strategy, GTM planning, and sales execution for the AI Infrastructure and Connectivity portfolio.

You will lead a specialist sales team to drive balanced growth across hardware and software offerings critical to AI transformation. You will build strong C-suite relationships, foster an inclusive, high‑performing sales culture, and accelerate Cisco’s leadership in AI infrastructure across the region.