Strategic Public Sector Account Executive

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

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 drive revenue growth by aligning Cisco’s full portfolio across hardware, software, and services to customer priorities and long-term transformation initiatives, while serving as the trusted advisor and primary influencer in purchasing decisions. You will manage end-to-end deal cycles, build executive relationships from senior leadership to C‑suite,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of related experience; Master’s degree plus 3+ years preferred.
• Proven success managing enterprise and/or public sector accounts

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor within assigned accounts and build executive-level relationships
• Lead end-to-end sales cycles from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and close
• Align Cisco solutions to customer transformation initiatives and strategic goals
• Coordinate across Sales, Engineering, Services, Customer Experience, and Partners
• Drive revenue growth, pipeline quality, and forecast accuracy
• Foster long-term customer loyalty through credibility and execution excellence

Skills

Strategic account growth

Executive relationships

Pipeline management

Cross-functional collaboration

End-to-end sales cycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years

Master’s degree + 3+ years

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 drive revenue growth by aligning Cisco’s full portfolio across hardware, software, and services to customer priorities and long-term transformation initiatives, while serving as the trusted advisor and primary influencer in purchasing decisions. You will manage end-to-end deal cycles, build executive relationships from senior leadership to C‑suite,