Remote Partner Account Executive, MSP Growth

Cisco Systems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 132,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the US

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a Virtual Partner Account Manager to drive partner success from onboarding through account expansion. You will blend sales expertise with operational rigor to grow Cisco’s MSP footprint, thriving in a high-velocity environment and building strategic partner relationships that enhance growth and security posture.

The role emphasizes selling MSP programs, managing onboarding, and driving quarterly revenue growth while maintaining disciplined CRM practices and collaborating

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful SaaS or technology sales with quota attainment.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience using CRM data and consumption telemetry to drive sales commitments.
• Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Sell program value of Cisco MSP offerings (Duo, Secure MSP Center, MSLA) to partner leadership.
• Lead partner onboarding, provisioning, and enablement to achieve rapid first transactions.
• Identify and close upsell/cross-sell opportunities across core security portfolios.
• Maintain CRM discipline, manage high-volume accounts, and forecast MRR accurately.
• Collaborate with Solutions Engineering, Distribution, and Marketing on campaigns and co-selling.

Skills

SaaS sales

Account portfolio management

CRM data analysis

Outbound prospecting

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a Virtual Partner Account Manager to drive partner success from onboarding through account expansion. You will blend sales expertise with operational rigor to grow Cisco’s MSP footprint, thriving in a high-velocity environment and building strategic partner relationships that enhance growth and security posture.

The role emphasizes selling MSP programs, managing onboarding, and driving quarterly revenue growth while maintaining disciplined CRM practices and collaborating