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Cisco Account Manager 
United States, Illinois, Chicago 
199804692

16.09.2024
What You'll Do

We change the world, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything, from entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education, to public and private sectors, smart cities, and everyday devices in our homes. Here, that means you will take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired.

Who you are
  • Selling -In-depth knowledge of the selling process. (i.e., strategic account planning, extended resource engagement, sales cycle, etc.) as well as a focus on driving Cisco opportunities in all sites and subsidiaries.
  • Technical Knowledge - You are strategic with your accounts and planning. You understand the technical aspects of a datacenter, enterprise software sales, and cloud services/solutions.
  • Customer Engagement & Accountability - Develop and manage relationship with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), IT, and Buyer to be able to relate product/solution to business value.
  • Sales Forecasting - You will also be responsible for weekly, monthly and quarterly forecast accuracy, pipeline development and customer satisfaction. Team selling required.
  • Looking for a self-starter. Little supervision is required.
  • Requires expertise in the market and strong technical knowledge preferred. You can deliver business value to the account and build on customer relationships.
  • You can demonstrate negotiation skills with peers, partners, and customers using a win/win philosophy. Be able to position end-to-end solutions and articulate Cisco strategies to senior customer executives.
Minimum Requirements
  • 5+ years of related technology experience.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience leading a large account, including forecasting, quota attainment, sales presentation skills, and short/mid/long term opportunity management is needed.
  • Expertise in working with complex strategic accounts including interaction with decision makers and all other executives within the account.

We take on whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is central to our purpose (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).