Strategic Public Sector Account Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive to lead a defined portfolio of strategic Public Sector accounts in the United States. You will act as a trusted advisor, align Cisco’s full portfolio to customer priorities, and drive growth through transformation initiatives.

You will manage end-to-end deal cycles, build executive-level relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to win complex opportunities. A strong focus on account retention and long-term value is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of related experience, or master’s degree plus 3+ years of related experience.
• Proven success managing enterprise/public sector accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sales cycles from prospecting through negotiation and close.
• Build executive relationships with senior leaders and key decision-makers.
• Align Cisco solutions to customer transformation priorities and outcomes.
• Drive revenue growth with disciplined pipeline and accurate forecasting.
• Coordinate across Sales, Engineering, Services, and Partners to deliver tailored solutions.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Public sector experience

Executive relationships

Forecasting & pipeline

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive to lead a defined portfolio of strategic Public Sector accounts in the United States. You will act as a trusted advisor, align Cisco’s full portfolio to customer priorities, and drive growth through transformation initiatives.

You will manage end-to-end deal cycles, build executive-level relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to win complex opportunities. A strong focus on account retention and long-term value is essential.