Your Impact
In addition to the above, the SE will perform the following functions:
· Act as Account CTO for a small set of very large accounts and engage meaningfully with both technology and line of business stakeholders.
· Create and execute on a Technical Account Plan which includes AS-IS and TO-BE states. The Technical Account Plan aligns and integrates with a wider Integrated Account Plan owned by the Client Director.
· Leverage an array of Cisco technology, services, and support specialists.
· Collaborate closely with Account Manager on account planning activities.
· Educate the customer on Cisco differentiation, creating demand.
· Set brand preference to Cisco.
· You are self-driven and have a long history in the Networking field.
· In-depth knowledge of large IT environments and applications.
· Deep understanding and operational experience with a routed and switched data/voice network.
· Strong business acumen and customer presence.
· You'll plan sales strategy, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations and demonstrations to close business and generate revenue.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years of computing industry related experience.
- Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required.
- Cisco Certifications such as CCIE,CCNP, CCDP or similar vendor certifications highly valued.
- Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions, networking fundamentals required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pre-Sales experience preferred.
- Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.
- Customer intimacy skills