Inside Account Executive – Networking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Achieve quota objectives and oversee all sales opportunities within the designated account list, ensuring smooth execution and customer satisfaction.

• Cultivate a deep understanding of Cisco’s Networking (NX) portfolio and its competitive landscape, guiding territory planning and cross-architecture initiatives.

• Ensure pipeline integrity, precise forecasting, and adherence to best practices by utilizing advanced technology tools and market insights to enhance customer engagement.

• Function in a dynamic hybrid role with occasional travel for significant customer and partner interactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in B2B sales.

• Demonstrated success in achieving a minimum of 100% quota attainment or year-over-year growth of 10% or greater.

• Proficient in managing the complete sales cycle.

• Enthusiastic about sales and fostering positive relationships.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to effectively convey the value proposition to customers.

• Capability to engage in active listening to uncover customer challenges—both present and future—and suggest solutions to enhance their processes.

• Data-driven decision-making abilities for analyzing the pipeline and providing accurate sales forecasts.

• Excellent relationship management skills for building trust and achieving results with partners and customers.

• Adaptable and resilient problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys sharing fresh insights and innovations.

• Familiarity with digital sales tools such as Salesforce.

🏝️ 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.

• 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.

• Flexible vacation time off program.

• 80 hours of sick time off provided at hire date.

• Additional paid time off for critical or emergency situations.

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.

• Performance-based incentive pay aligned with the sales plan.