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.