You will have a minimum of 8+ years account management experience dealing with a targeted customer segment or similar companies, working in a fast-growing High Technology Company.
Track record of selling large and complex Technology solutions with specific focus on driving business outcomes for clients, led through Services
Knowledge on Datacentre presell.
Preferred Qualifications:
Self-starter with the ability to build executive relationships, articulate product and business strategies, create demand and close deals
Good base knowledge of client business models is essential.
Knowledge of and a contact network in the target customer, as well as insight into issues and trends affecting the customer and their industry sectors
Ability to lead a virtual team from the various lines of business within Cisco Systems including Inside Sales, Systems Engineering, Consultant Systems Engineering, Field and Product Marketing, Product Management and Business Unit.
The ideal candidate possesses strategic technical knowledge and can succeed as a leader and mentor in a demanding and rewarding sales environment: Strong leadership skills in a global teaming environment, Specific examples of closing large, strategic deals, Executive "CIO" Experience.
Detailed knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio, the IT industry and Cisco’s partners.