Cisco Industrial AI driven Business Development Manager 

United States, North Carolina, Cary 

635998987

Application window is expected to close on 4/30/2025

You should have experience calling on engineering firms and possess specification knowledge in industrial networking and AI machine vision. This role requires an understanding of sales cycles and the ability to build an ecosystem of key collaborators to drive development and move opportunities through the funnel. Experience in presenting customer feature requests, brand labeling, and building and selling these solutions is essential.

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams to develop strategies for Industrial IoT solutions.
• Identify, engage, and establish relationships with industry partners, clients, and key customers to drive business growth and assemble new opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership that help craft the direction of our initiatives.
• Develop strategic arguments and use cases to quantify opportunities and present solutions to internal teams and upper management.
• Work closely with Sales teams to align resources, build strategic business plans, and support the closing of large, sophisticated deals.
• Engage with customers to understand their technical needs and deliver feedback to product teams to advise the development of new features.
• Stay informed on market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes in industrial markets.

• A passionately driven business development professional with deep expertise in Industrial IoT.
• Proven experience in OT vertical markets with an understanding of partner ecosystems, design cycles, and purchasing processes.
• Strong ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Excellent communicator who can successfully communicate with collaborators at all levels, including C-level executives, and present sophisticated technical solutions in a compelling manner.
• Strategic problem solver with strong analytical skills to assess market trends of a competitive landscape.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with complementary teams and forming relationships internally and externally.
• Ambitious approach with creativity and adaptability to thrive in multifaceted environments.

• Experience in developing and executing go-to-market strategies for Operational technology solutions.
• Expertise in building strategic partnerships and reasons to drive new opportunities.
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make an impact by driving complex, long-term opportunities.