New

Account Executive - Service Provider - Carrier West

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
6340 South 3000 East (Show on map)
Aug 01, 2025
The application window is expected to close on: 8/15/25 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The preferred location for this role is Denver, CO. Candidates from Utah may also be considered. Meet the Team The Americas Service Provider (ASP) sales organization leads the way as our customer base is comprised of many of the largest, most influential, and recognizable names in technology and communications, delivering connectivity and services to businesses and consumers around the globe. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to multifaceted solutions that have real world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. Your Impact You are an aggressive self-starter that will build executive relationships, articulate Cisco's product and business strategies, create demand and close deals. Proven knowledge of working with complex technical solutions including calling on key decision makers and all other technical and business influencers. You have the ability to negotiate solutions and resolve issues with peers, partners and customers employing a Win/Win philosophy. You have experience working with Product Engineering Teams in creating integrated solutions that address complex problems with a focus on the Cisco value proposition. You have keen ability to position turnkey solutions and articulate primary vendor strategies to senior customer Executives. You will have validated experience in processes for successful account management including forecasting, quota over achievement, sales presentations, short term, mid-term and long-term opportunity management. Service Provider knowledge and experience is a plus You have shown experience in building executive relationships with multiple named accounts while providing insight and strategy around how Services-Led customers go-to-market, mapping our solutions to our client's customers. You have demonstrated ability to sell within traditional IT hierarchy as well as non-IT business units - particularly around how Cisco can enable our customer's service delivery. You develop and execute annual plan for named account in line with company strategy. Business forecasting (monthly forecast, weekly commit, and pipeline development) required. You can engage and lead cross-functional/virtual resources as part of extended team. Excellent presentation skills required. Ready to engage in AI-ready Data Centers, Cloud, Security, and Digital Resilience You have confirmed negotiation skills, be a self-starter, and a strong closer. Understanding of Service Provider entities, their business models and their buying cycles is preferred. Minimum Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in account management, technology sales, and/or sales of professional services for Services Providers or large enterprises. (Exceptions can be made for internal candidates). Creative problem-solver with great attention to detail. Proactive and results-oriented, with strong prioritization skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven track record in exceeding sales targets Preferred Qualifications: You have the ability to deliver business value to both End Users and Partners. You have strong technical and business knowledge with complimentary skills to understand the customers' business drivers and then align them to Cisco solutions. You demonstrate the necessary skills to negotiate issues with peers, partners and customers using a Win/Win philosophy. You're an ambitious self-starter with ability to articulate Cisco product and business strategies and create the demand to complete the deal. You possess the following traits: passion, integrity, trust, leadership, discipline and execution. Why Cisco At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Motivated by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and craft meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. #WeAreCisco (This is the Standard and cannot be changed) #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!