Executive Communications & Operations Lead — Remote

Cisco Systems, Inc; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Executive Communications Manager to craft clear, compelling executive-facing messaging for the Vice President of Americas Software and Services Sales, while also supporting the broader Americas Sales Communications function.

This dual-focused role blends strategic communications with operational scalability to empower sellers and drive customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, or related field
• 5+ years internal/external communications in varied disciplines, such as organizational communications, executive communications, and public relations
• Experience supporting VP+ level executives
• Ability to travel 10 - 20% - domestic and international
• Experience supporting sales leadership in a communications capacity preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute a strategic communications plan for the VP of Software & Services Sales to advance business priorities and deliver customer outcomes.
• Create impactful messaging and content that informs sellers, engages customers, and positions the executive as a thought leader.
• Manage communication vehicles to ensure effective delivery to sellers.
• Work in partnership with the Americas Sales Communications team, the Global Sales Communications team, business leads, and key functions to integrate and align messaging.
• Develop and manage a social media strategy.
• Create and maintain common templates, toolkits, and playbooks that help scale consistent, high-quality communications across the broader team.
• Inventory and maintain visibility into forums, channels, and communications vehicles across the organization to identify gaps and opportunities for alignment.
• Manage shared platforms to keep team resources organized, current, and easily accessible.
• Liaise with enablement and change management partners to ensure communications are integrated with broader organizational initiatives.

Skills

Executive communications

Internal communications

Public relations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, or related field

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Executive Communications Manager to craft clear, compelling executive-facing messaging for the Vice President of Americas Software and Services Sales, while also supporting the broader Americas Sales Communications function.

This dual-focused role blends strategic communications with operational scalability to empower sellers and drive customer outcomes.