Security Velocity Account Executive

Interested in being challenged and appreciated while embarking in a dynamic career? Would you like to part of a culture where colleagues become friends, where managers actively mentor and where creativity and ambition are valued?

As a Hybrid Mesh Firewall Hyperspecialist Account Executive , you will be responsible for identifying, growing and carrying out Network Security opportunities in US Commercial Mid Market. In this role you will develop and execute new ways to engage underpenetrated accounts, by engaging specific buying centers, and by demonstrating relevant use cases across different industries

You will bring new business by working closely with our sales teams and partners to employ a strategic, consultative approach to meeting customer’s needs and winning business through Enterprise Agreements as well as deal expansion and cross-sell, and drive scale via partner led motions.

Your Impact

Collaborate with peers, specialists of other architectures ie. NX, Collab, CAI), regional managers, Total Security Specialists, engineers, partners and marketing personnel to identify, develop & build sales pipeline. The key to our success is to capture as much Network Security wallet as possible in our space. Lead account penetration by performing and executing account planning process, to proactively identify targets & build sales pipeline through lead generation and prospecting on new contacts and accounts. Demonstrate in-depth customer knowledge, product and technical knowledge and industry trends during sales process and deal lifecycle, including competitor solutions. Mentor others to help them understand key markets, market dynamics, and relevant strategies in the Network Security market un US Commercial. Build high-value, strategic and consultative relationships with critical clients and partners and bring awareness of surrounding ecosystem solutions for potential fit for increased security solutions attach. Maintain an in-depth expertise on Cisco’s Security products, earn trust with stakeholders, customers and partners and be the go-to member of the team. UseSalesforce to track current/potential customer interactions and drive progression of opportunities through the sales-cycle by creating, tagging and flagging deals to better supervise progress and incremental impact to business. Develop and execute engaging sales plays to interact with vital buying centers and personas. Execute enablement and strategic engagements with partners to helps us generate scale in our space, focused on data intelligence and driving call to actions in our engagements .

Who You'll Work With

The Global Security Sales Organization is one of Cisco’s fastest growing sales teams and is the talent engine for Cisco Sales with diverse and motivated teams that consistently deliver profitable growth. We serve our customer life-cycle through a series of selling motions to drive higher value and an optimal experience from Cisco solutions.

We are a dynamic and international team that brings excitement to the sales floor every day. We connect Cisco customers with solutions that can transform their businesses and change the world. We will provide you with a platform for success including: coaching, training and on-the-job learning that will strongly support you in your career advancement.

You will discover an innovative, flexible and award-winning working environment using the latest Cisco technology to enable and empower you to perform to the very best of your abilities. Our teams promptly adapt to respond to market changes, and we are all highly encouraged to give back to our local communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience of B2B sales in similar industry or adjacent industry, preferably at a vendor or competitor
• 3+ years selling Cybersecurity Technology
• Experience with Salesforce
• Market/Industry knowledge as it relates to Cybersecurity solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Goal-oriented, strategic and critical thinker with a strong technical proficiency and ability to perform discovery calls, demos, provide technical insights, and accurately qualify opportunity at hand.
• Consistent record of handling relationships and influencing account managers, specialists, channels and C-level relationships
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills. The role requires the ability to understand and clearly articulate the business benefits (value proposition) of our products and services
• Familiarity with US Commercial market dynamics or experience in selling technology solutions to K-12 educational institutions and/or local government accounts.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful partner-led strategies.

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