Enterprise Account Executive for Secure Networking Growth

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 269,000 - 361,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Performance-based incentives

Stock plans

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a high-impact sales professional in the DC/MD/VA region or Atlanta, GA, to drive strategic deals across a broad product portfolio focused on core secure networking technologies.

You will orchestrate multi‑faceted deals, engage with C‑suite executives, and align Cisco’s solutions with customer roadmaps to deliver measurable growth. You will manage the full sales lifecycle, leverage CRM data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize forecasting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of related experience.
• PhD plus 3 years of related experience.
• Experience managing a full product portfolio with a focus on core secure networking technologies, including switching, wireless, routing, and firewalls.
• Proven track record of managing multi‑faceted, complex deal cycles and achieving revenue growth targets.
• Proficiency in using CRM tools for funnel management, data analysis, and sales forecasting.
• Experience driving account planning and identifying new consumption options across multiple architectures.
• Security Clearance or ability to get one.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate complex deal cycles involving C-suite executives and stakeholders to drive revenue growth.
• Lead executive-level engagements and champion strategies that enable transformation and long-term value.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to deal completion to meet revenue goals.
• Integrate CRM data with BI tools to develop scalable sales process frameworks and improve forecasting.

Skills

CRM tools

Deal cycles management

Sales forecasting

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Master's degree + 6 years

PhD + 3 years

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a high-impact sales professional in the DC/MD/VA region or Atlanta, GA, to drive strategic deals across a broad product portfolio focused on core secure networking technologies.

You will orchestrate multi‑faceted deals, engage with C‑suite executives, and align Cisco’s solutions with customer roadmaps to deliver measurable growth. You will manage the full sales lifecycle, leverage CRM data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize forecasting and