Cisco Solutions Engineer Global Accounts 

Switzerland, Zurich 

259606011

You will look to develop your relationship with the customers every day. You will provide an architectural perspective across the entire Cisco product portfolio and you will rely on your experience for specific opportunities. As a Solutions Engineer you’ll participate in the creation of an overall account plan, based on intelligence about wallet share, stakeholder map and by using various business architecture tools and methodologies. You’ll proactively find opportunities through customer meetings, seminars, and education. As a Solutions Engineer you will be equally coordinating key activities such as proof of value, proof of concept or pilot projects.

As a Cisco Solutions Engineer you will be part of an international, dynamic and creative team of technology influencers. Industry leading development programs ensure you will become and remain a technical authority who is entrusted to guide and educate our customers towards building technical solutions that drive innovation within their companies.

The Solutions Engineer should have industry knowledge and many years of technology experience in technical selling, explaining features and benefits to customers and designing solutions and products to meet specific customer needs. In additional to technological proficiency and the ability for accelerated learning, the Solutions Engineer needs to have social, presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills that evoke passion and confidence.

• Extensive pre-sales experience is required, working on large and complex opportunities.
• CCNP, CCDP or similar vendor Certification.
• A strong multi-domain knowledge. Enterprise Networking experience as a must. Expertise on one or more of the following areas required : Security, Cloud/AI, Collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work harmoniously in an international and diverse team.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to assess a problem and resolve with an effective course of action.
• This role is to be based in Switzerland.

• CCIE, CCDE or similar vendor certification highly regarded.
• Proficiency in German and/or any other language is appreciated.
• Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.