Develop and lead security account plans and strategies for Service Provider customres in each assigned region, leveraging all available resources (executive sponsors, marketing, technical, services, Cisco on Cisco, etc.).
Drive double-digit revenue growth through identifying new projects, creating opportunities, and securing business attachments.
Accurately forecast and report activities in line with expectations using .
Identify major projects within Service Provider accounts and lead initiatives to improve product and services revenue across the account base.
Provide Service Provider customers and partners with appropriate pricing and configurations tailored to their needs.
Forge high-level relationships within critical strategic accounts to secure incremental product and service business.
Collaborate closely with technical resources to ensure technical excellence in all positioning, competitive analysis, proposals, and exchanges.
Team up with the Cisco Channel Team and authorized channel partners on new and existing sales opportunities, demonstrating their capabilities when appropriate.
Apply solution-selling methodologies to boost corporate revenue growth, with a proven track record of closing both tactical and strategic opportunities. Experience with MEDDPICC is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications:
Skilled in direct touch sales with experience working in a matrixed organization and partnering with others to enhance results.
Experienced in selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security offerings.
Possess a minimum of 5+ years of overall sales experience, with at least 3+ years dedicated to selling security solutions.
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
Experienced in managing large deals and executing account and partner plans across geographic territories with Service Provider customers including service creation opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Capable of building and implementing an account plan that incorporates a total systems-based security approach.
Proficient at presenting to a predominantly technical audience.
Experienced in applying solution-selling methodologies to drive corporate revenue growth, with a history of closing both tactical and strategic opportunities.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Security Market, with a particular focus on Service Provider markets providing an excellent addition to your personal portfolio.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Proactive and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.
High attention to detail, demonstrating competence in building and executing a large geographic plan across multiple accounts.