The Virtual Demand Center is one of Cisco’s fastest-growing sales and marketing teams. It is the talent engine for Cisco Sales & Marketing, with diverse and motivated teams that consistently deliver profitable growth.
Your ImpactAs an Account Development Representative, you will gain a deeper understanding of Cisco’s solutions and customers. You will be surrounded by, learn from, and be inspired by some of the best marketing and sales professionals in the industry. You will learn who we sell to, why they care and what makes Cisco relevant. You will receive continuous enablement and coaching, focusing on skills and attributes that will make you successful in your core role and get you set for future success.
Responsibilities: Conduct joint account/territory planning with sales and marketing leaders in your territory(s) to identify high-potential accountsTarget and nurture potential accounts within your territory to support pipeline growth and to enhance accurate forecasting and execution of sales goalsWork directly with customers to uncover business goals that match with Cisco products, then set qualified introductory meetings for the account manager and/or specialistActively participate in regular/ongoing pipeline and deal review sessions to review achievements, goals, and support requests for yourself and the broader sales teamShare feedback on ways to improve the customer experience and business processes.Position yourself for success within Cisco by actively participating in continuous learning opportunitiesBuild strong relationships and work closely with leaders in Sales and Marketing where we pull together to improve the win for our businessDevelop and lead inbound and outbound campaigns from idea generation through qualification processNurture and identify early phase opportunities for future pipeline potentialProvide ongoing support for field sales teams, customers, and Cisco partners on deal development as requested and requiredMinimum Qualifications: 2+ years’ B2B selling experience in similar or adjacent industry, start-up or consultancy company, ideally in sales with tech knowledgePreferred Qualifications: You are passionate about building positive relationships You have proven track record and success in understanding market and customer insightsFrench Language Knowledge Passionate about innovative technology and ability to learn new and exciting IT software products, as well as understand business critical solutions quicklyYou are curious and enjoy solving problemsYou are highly motivated with determination, tenacity and driveYou enjoy learning and using new technologies to improve your performance and overall effectiveness.You understand the importance of an optimally adapt your communication style to your audienceYou thrive in a team environment and use standard processes that have been identifiedYou continuously seek and integrate feedback to drive growth, change, and a positive work environment#WeAreCisco#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!
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