Remote Partner Account Manager for MSP Growth

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

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Virtual Partner Account Manager to drive partner success from onboarding to account expansion.

You will blend sales expertise with operational rigor to grow Cisco’s MSP footprint while building strategic relationships that enhance partners’ growth and security posture. The role emphasizes managing high-volume portfolios, leveraging telemetry for opportunities, and collaborating across Solutions Engineering, Distribution, and Marketing in a fast-paced, fully

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SaaS or technology sales with quota attainment.
• Strong ability to manage high-volume account portfolios.
• Solid understanding of indirect channel models and MSP economics.
• Experience using CRM data and consumption telemetry to drive commitments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a fully remote US role.

Responsibilities

• Sell Program Value by articulating benefits of Cisco’s MSP programs to partner executives and sales leaders.
• Manage end-to-end partner onboarding, provisioning, and enablement for rapid time-to-first-transaction.
• Identify and close upsell and cross-sell opportunities across core security portfolios.
• Maintain CRM discipline, oversee high-volume portfolios, and provide accurate MRR forecasting.
• Collaborate with Solutions Engineering, Distribution, and Marketing on campaigns and co-selling.

Skills

SaaS sales

Account management

CRM data usage

Communication skills

Remote work

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Virtual Partner Account Manager to drive partner success from onboarding to account expansion.

You will blend sales expertise with operational rigor to grow Cisco’s MSP footprint while building strategic relationships that enhance partners’ growth and security posture. The role emphasizes managing high-volume portfolios, leveraging telemetry for opportunities, and collaborating across Solutions Engineering, Distribution, and Marketing in a fast-paced, fully