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Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Candidate must live in or be willing to relocate to the Sacramento, CA area

MEET THE TEAM

Is technology your passion? Do you dream of seeing your innovative ideas come to life and making a tangible impact? At Cisco, we're not just building technology; we're crafting the future, and we want you to be a part of it. 

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic SLED West team. Here, you'll empower our State, Local Government, and Higher Education customers to achieve their most ambitious and impactful goals. Be a vital part of the team that drives and enables our customers' success, making a real difference in communities and institutions.

If you're ready to contribute to a company that values innovation, teamwork, and your personal growth, look no further than Cisco.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Client Executive you will serve as the principal point of contact for one of Cisco’s most strategic clients. You’ll play a key role in driving long-term value, orchestrating innovative strategies, and fostering a best-in-class customer partnership. This is a unique opportunity to lead, inspire, and innovate across Cisco teams while working on complex, high-impact initiatives that directly contribute to Cisco’s growth and success.

Other highlights include:

·       Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders/Customer and across Cisco globally.

·       Lead the orchestration of long-term strategic initiatives and multi-year projects aligned with revenue, infrastructure, services, and channel goals.

·       Develop strategies to maximize business value, lead robust account planning, and drive innovation.

·       Oversee the development and execution of unified strategies to grow wallet share, improve margins, and increase pipeline and bookings.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional Cisco teams to achieve strategic objectives.

·       Coordinate volume and pricing strategies for Cisco products and services within the customer account.

·       Create short- and long-term plans informed by research and market trends.

·       Provide professional leadership and coordinate all Cisco client-facing resources for Customer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years of experience leading large, complex sales teams with key accounts, including strong cross-functional collaboration skills.Extensive background in product, service, channel sales and service delivery.Strong knowledge of State of California procurement contracts and market access.Experience with strategic technology initiatives to drive AI solutions impacting customer outcomes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

·       Exceptional team leadership and collaboration skills in a diverse, cross-functional environment.

·       Strong ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships.

·       Proven record of working closely with engineering and development teams to align customer requirements with deliverables.

·       Successful history of driving innovation and solving complex customer challenges.

·       Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze market trends and create actionable plans.

#WEARECISCO 

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!