The application window is expected to close on: 4/4/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This position is based local to the San Jose, CA area.
As the Solutions Engineer (SE) Manager – Google, you will be partnered with the Client Director and working with Cisco field account managers, systems engineers, and partners to plan sales strategy, develop proposals, and deliver customer presentations.
Your Impact
In this role, you'll know how to establish collaborative relationships built on trust and commitment and develop relationships at multiple levels within customer accounts and understand the customer's business model and help the team identify an architecture and/or solution that provides return on investment You will have an advanced understanding of internetworking industry trends, including new products and solutions. You will have an advanced understanding of product and solution landscape and can articulate trade-offs between Cisco and competitor products.
Lead team to technical account strategies that align to customer business requirements and goals; assign resources appropriately
Assist in qualified partner identification where appropriate
Review and approve requests for customer-focused pre-sales resources
Track and report team metrics for a given opportunity
Monitor and measure team progress against business plan and recommend changes as needed
Interact with business units to provide support for local region
Lead multi-functional projects within area of responsibility
Facilitate communications and understanding of customer requirements between customers, corporate, and the field.
Actively seek feedback on self; recognize own capabilities and take initiative to continually improve
Advocate for continual improvement in customer experience to increase brand loyalty for Cisco
Understand drivers of customer satisfaction, strive to improve customer experiences and maintain and monitor high levels of customer satisfaction in assigned territory.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. Degree in technical related field
Over 7 years technology industry experience
Relevant Cisco certifications to prove technical expertise
5 years of formal leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications: