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Cisco Systems is seeking a Director of Business Development for their Security User Protection Suite. This strategic role involves developing partnerships, driving product innovation, and collaborating across teams to enhance Cisco’s offerings. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in business development and a strong understanding of security technologies.
The application window is reopened and is expected to close on: 6/16/2025.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Travel is expected and will be due to partner, Cisco-owned, and partner-owned events.
Location: US Remote, with a preference for West Coast/Bay Area.
The Business Development & Partnerships team is a strategic function within Cisco’s central product organization, dedicated to encouraging innovation and driving growth through impactful technology partnerships. This team plays a critical role in:
The team thrives on crafting long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that deliver measurable business outcomes while maintaining agility and adaptability in the fast-evolving technology landscape.
Cisco Systems is seeking a Director, Business Development, focusing on Cisco’s User Protection Suite, to support a new Business Development & Partnerships practice for Security. This role will be embedded in and aligned with our Security Product Organization under the Chief Product Officer. The leader will drive business growth and product innovation via technology partnerships in close collaboration with the VP, Business Development, Security, Product Leaders, CMOs, Heads of Product Management, and Heads of Sales, as well as the central GTM and Alliances teams, and Corporate Strategy.
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