Executive Communications Manager – Americas Software and Services Sales

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Implement a strategic communication strategy for the VP of Software & Services Sales.

• Develop messaging and content that informs sellers, engages customers, and establishes the executive as a thought leader.

• Oversee communication channels to ensure effective delivery to sellers.

• Collaborate with Americas and Global Sales Communications teams, business leaders, and key functions to synchronize messaging.

• Formulate and manage a social media strategy.

• Design and maintain templates, toolkits, and playbooks for scalable communication efforts.

• Assess forums, channels, and communication vehicles to pinpoint gaps and opportunities for alignment.

• Manage shared platforms and streamline team resources.

• Coordinate with enablement and change management partners.

• Assist in broader Americas Sales Communications operations.

• Work in partnership with sales leaders, managers, executives, and cross-functional collaborators.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in internal/external communications across various fields, including organizational communications, executive communications, and public relations.

• Proven experience supporting VP+ level executives.

• Willingness to travel 10–20% domestically and internationally.

• Experience in providing communication support for sales leadership is preferred.

• Capability to balance strategic communications with practical execution.

• Proven ability to build relationships with senior executives and navigate highly matrixed stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration skills across global teams and organizations.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.

• Experience in creating scalable systems and processes.

• A curiosity about the technology industry and global affairs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.

• Paid parental leave.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic life insurance.

• Grants of Cisco restricted stock units may be available, vesting after continued employment.

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday.

• Paid year-end holiday shutdown.

• 4 paid days off for personal wellness.

• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees.

• Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees.

• 80 hours of sick time off provided upon hire and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time can be carried forward.

• Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family matters.

• Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.

• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies.

• Performance-based incentive compensation for employees on sales plans.

• Opportunities for growth and development at Cisco.

• Global collaboration with teams and experts.