Cisco · 1 day ago
Director, Sales
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$396K/yr - $500K/yr
12+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. They are seeking a Security Sales Director to lead their US Public Sector State, Local, and Education team, focusing on sales strategy and enhancing customer security.
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Responsibilities
Lead the US Public Sector State, Local, and Education (SLED) team
Develop and execute multi-year business strategies and account plans
Engage directly with senior decision-makers and C-level executives
Handle complex, strategic accounts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in both pre- and post-sales environments
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in technology sales, with a strong record of consistently exceeding targets
5+ year's developing and executing multi-year business strategies and account plans
3+ year's experience handling complex, strategic accounts and engaging directly with senior decision-makers and C-level executives
4+ years leading a evolving sales team
Prior or current experience selling to public sector or Federal customers
Preferred
Understanding of Cisco's solutions and competitive advantages
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Demonstrated success collaborating across cross-functional teams and with stakeholders in both pre- and post-sales environments
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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