(US ONLY) The application window is expected to close on: 4/12/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received The location for this role is Los Angeles, CA. Meet the Team The US Commercial vision is transforming business through the power of people and technology. Our organization is focused on the US Mid-Market, the 5th largest economy in the world, with a broad portfolio of small, medium and large customers across all vertical markets with the exception of public sector. US Commercial has grown consistently over the past 26 quarters with the support of a diverse set of partners and ecosystem. US Commercial has an incredible culture built upon Focused Execution, Technical Excellence, Collaboration and Fun! To complement our team, we are looking for the following skills and traits: * People-focused technical sales professional who provides technical direction and business guidance to the Premium Sales teams. * Self-starter who can actively develop and maintain a team of high-performing Solutions Engineers and continually seek innovative methods for improving team performance * Ability to bring the company strategy into own technical team strategy * Motivated to work on highly complex and extremely large deals with diverse set of internal and external collaborators * Demonstrate an effective team approach with direct and virtual teams * High energy, passion about driving business and be a positive change agent for the team * Able to develop and lead the diversified and self-achiever team * Willing to connect with people to recruit, hire and retain a diverse group of professional sales technologists * Positive, Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to have the tough conversations when necessary * Out of box thinking, encouraging innovation and teamwork in diversified environment * Communicate a clear vision and strategy for the account that inspires and empowers the team to execute within a common framework. * Candidate must reside in Bay Area market to support team and client base. Your Impact In this role, you will work hand in hand with the Region Sales Manager to build a culture of collaboration, inclusion and constant growth. * Establish relationships built on trust and commitment at multiple levels within customer accounts * Foster relationships with architecture leaders to bring the best cross functional solutions and teams to our customers * Facilitate growth and development plans for all Solutions Engineering team members to drive personal and professional growth and a culture of curiosity * Anticipate any change in the opportunities, market, customer needs and requirements that could impact the overall team goals. * Build the capabilities needed to deliver on the team's short and long term goals, including identification and development of a strong pipeline of the best talent from both internal and external candidate pools * Communicate a clear vision and strategy for the region that inspires and empowers the team to execute within a common framework Minimum Qualifications: * 7+ years of technical sales/SaaS engineering experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customer executives, partner executives and internal key stakeholders. * Experience achieving Cisco Certifications or Industry Certifications Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with showing leadership skills in a group of peers and cross functional team members. #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. 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