Strategic Solutions Engineering Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 239,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a strategic Technical Sales leader to drive pre-sales strategy, account planning, and large-scale engagements across CA/Arizona. You will translate executive priorities into actionable initiatives and coach a team toward sustainable quota achievement.

You'll partner with Engineering, CX, Marketing, and the partner ecosystem to shape Cisco's technology roadmap and win high-value opportunities, influencing cross-functional execution and customer success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology, software, or networking industries.
• 10+ years in technical pre-sales, solutions engineering, or customer-facing architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical work experience (4+ additional years).

Responsibilities

• Unify technical sales strategies with account planning to streamline the sales cycle.
• Identify new revenue opportunities and design demand-driving events.
• Manage complex, large-scale client engagements and build trust with high-level stakeholders.
• Coach and develop the team to achieve sustainable quota and improve operational efficiency.
• Influence internal and external partners to ensure client-focused, technically sound solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Pre-sales experience

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Account planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (CS/IT/EE)

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a strategic Technical Sales leader to drive pre-sales strategy, account planning, and large-scale engagements across CA/Arizona. You will translate executive priorities into actionable initiatives and coach a team toward sustainable quota achievement.

You'll partner with Engineering, CX, Marketing, and the partner ecosystem to shape Cisco's technology roadmap and win high-value opportunities, influencing cross-functional execution and customer success.