Malaysia Scale Sales Leader (MNC, Mid-Market & SMB Segment)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMeet the Team
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As part of our transformation journey, we are reinventing how we engage with customers in the MNC, Mid-Market and SMB segments, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI sales tools, partner co-innovation, and marketing intelligence. We’re seeking a passionate and visionary leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is ready to shape the future of our Scale business in Malaysia.
Your Impact
As the Malaysia Country Scale Sales Leader, you will lead the entire MNC Inbound, Domestic Mid-Market and SMB sales organization across the country. You will be responsible for driving innovation, growth, and execution across a highly strategic and rapidly evolving customer segment.
You’ll work cross-functionally with sales engineers and specialists, partner organization, marketing, operations and finance acting as the central orchestrator of Cisco’s Scale go-to-market (GTM) strategy in the country.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and evolve the Scale sales team in alignment with Cisco’s global and regional transformation strategy for SMB, Mid-Market and MNC.Champion the use of AI sales intelligence, modern sales models, and next-gen GTM approaches to deliver scalable growth through programmatic selling.Craft tailored routes to market (RTM) across sub-regions, leveraging selective Scale-prioritized partners and marketing investments.Develop deep market insights into customer buying behaviors, competitive landscapes, and key market dynamics to outperform the competition.Drive execution excellence across sales planning, forecasting, pipeline development, and customer/partner engagement.Engage directly with customers and strategic partners to co-create value and evolve Cisco’s offerings to meet their business needs.Collaborate with ASEAN and APJC Scale leadership, act as the voice of Malaysia in regional forums, and contribute to broader strategy development.Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture, empowering the team to grow, innovate, and win together.Who You Are
You are a dynamic leader with a passion for innovation and impact. While we value experience, we also deeply believe in the power of potential and passion. You may not tick every box, but if you bring a bold vision, strong leadership fundamentals, and a relentless drive to make a difference — this role could be for you.
Minimum Qualifications15+ years of sales or business development experience, including leadership of diverse, high-performing teams.Proven ability to design and scale GTM strategies in fast-changing and competitive markets.Strong stakeholder and partner management skills, with a track record of influencing across matrixed organizations.Experience leading transformational change, ideally with exposure to AI-enabled sales, digital selling models, or modern demand generation.Deep understanding of the partner ecosystem, with ability to drive co-selling, partner enablement, and joint innovation.Passion for developing the next generation of sales talent and cultivating a growth mindset.Preferred QualificationsBackground in the tech industry; familiarity with Cisco’s portfolio is a plus.Bachelor's degree required; MBA is a plus.
We’re Looking for More Than Just a Resume
We are seeking someone who:
Is excited by challenges and inspired by the opportunity to build something transformational.Has a vision for the future of sales — AI-powered, partner-led, customer-centric — and wants to be at the forefront of that evolution.Believes in co-creating success, not just executing strategy.Brings intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to unite a team around a shared mission.If you're energized by possibility, thrive in complexity, and bring genuine passion for growth and innovation, we want to hear from you — even if your background isn’t a perfect match. We believe the right leader can grow into the role and take it to new heights.
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