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Cisco Account Executive Security Sales 
United States, Georgia, Atlanta 
593373724

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In this dynamic role, you will bring a highly motivated and entrepreneurial spirit to drive sales in the cybersecurity sector. Your primary objective will be to enhance security resilience for our customers and communities. As a proactive self-starter with a driven edge, you'll excel in building strong executive and internal relationships through strategic vision and accountability. You will actively seek opportunities to showcase Cisco's comprehensive security portfolio and cross-sell our solutions, enhancing security value for our audience.

  • Develop and lead security account plans and strategies for each assigned region and its accounts, using all available resources (executive sponsors, marketing, technical, services, Cisco on Cisco, etc.).
  • Drive double-digit revenue growth by identifying new projects, creating opportunities, and securing business attachments.
  • Accurately forecast and report activities in line with expectations using Salesforce.com.
  • Identify major projects within large accounts and lead initiatives to improve product and services revenue across the account base.
  • Provide customers and partners with appropriate pricing and configurations tailored to their needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6+ years of overall sales experience, with at least 3+ years specialized in selling security solutions.
  • Experience in selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security offerings.
  • Experience in direct touch sales within a matrixed organization, collaborating to improve results.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience managing large deals and implementing account and partner plans across geographic territories.
  • Capable of building and implementing an account plan that incorporates a total systems-based security approach.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, driven by hunting and developing new business accounts.
  • Proficient at addressing a predominantly technical audience with extensive knowledge of the Security Market.
  • Strong forecasting capability centered around core territory.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to both in-person and virtual audiences.
  • Experience in applying solution-selling methodologies to drive corporate revenue growth, with a history of closing both tactical and strategic opportunities. Experience with MEDDPICC is a plus.