Secure Networking Account Executive - Strategic Growth

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

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a high-impact sales professional in the DC/MD/VA region or Atlanta, GA, to orchestrate complex multi-stakeholder deals and drive cross-portfolio growth.

The role emphasizes secure networking (switching, wireless, routing, firewalls), CRM-led funnel management, and executive-level engagement to accelerate revenue growth. The ideal candidate will manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to closure, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize forecasting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience or higher qualifications as listed.
• Experience managing a full product portfolio with secure networking technologies (switching, wireless, routing, firewalls).
• Proven track record in complex deal cycles and revenue growth.
• Proficiency with CRM tools for funnel management, data analysis and forecasting.
• Experience in account planning and exploring new consumption options across architectures.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate multi-faceted, highly complex deal cycles involving C-suite executives and stakeholders to drive revenue growth.
• Position Cisco solutions using competitive and customer data to solve business challenges and enhance loyalty.
• Lead executive engagements by championing strategies that enable transformation and long-term value.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to negotiation and deal closure to hit revenue targets.
• Integrate CRM data with BI tools to develop scalable frameworks that optimize the sales process and improve forecasting.

Skills

Portfolio management

Deal cycle management

CRM tools proficiency

Account planning

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor''s degree + 8 years experience

Master''s degree + 6 years experience

PhD + 3 years experience

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a high-impact sales professional in the DC/MD/VA region or Atlanta, GA, to orchestrate complex multi-stakeholder deals and drive cross-portfolio growth.

The role emphasizes secure networking (switching, wireless, routing, firewalls), CRM-led funnel management, and executive-level engagement to accelerate revenue growth. The ideal candidate will manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to closure, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize forecasting and