Account Executive

Meet the Team Join Cisco’s Global Virtual Sales organization - one of our fastest-growing sales teams, and the talent engine for Cisco Sales that consistently delivers profitable growth. We serve the customer lifecycle by connecting customers with transformative solutions to drive business value and efficiency. Here, you’ll find a supportive environment with coaching, training, and on-the-job learning to accelerate your career. Enjoy our award-winning, flexible workplace powered by the latest Cisco technology, where innovation and giving back to the community are at the heart of what we do. Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on adapting to market changes and making an impact. Your Impact The Inside Account Executive (iAE) is responsible for creating, running and driving opportunities in collaboration with Cisco partners for a designated portfolio of accounts in Mid Market/Velocity. Working in collaboration with Solution Engineers and Specialist resources supporting the assigned territory, this role covers the entire Cisco portfolio. This role offers a career where challenge and appreciation spark daily growth, and where a dynamic environment is fueled by creativity, ambition, and strong partnership. Here, colleagues become friends, managers are active coaches, and every achievement is celebrated. Responsibilities include: Meet quota targets and manage all sales opportunities for Mid Market accounts through the full sales cycle. Develop deep expertise in Cisco’s portfolio, competitive positioning, and advanced sales practices. Lead territory planning, cross-architecture opportunities, and maintain pipeline excellence with accurate forecasting and best practices. Leverage industry insights and Cisco’s advanced tech tools to optimize customer engagement and deliver the unified “One Cisco Story.” Operate in a flexible, hybrid role with occasional travel for key customer and partner engagements. Minimum Qualifications Minimum 2 years of B2B selling experience. Proven track record of achieving at least 100% quota attainment or YoY growth of 10% or more. Ability to collaborate with internal teams and manage a portfolio of at least 50 active accounts. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing the full sales cycle. Passion for sales and building positive relationships. Strong business sense and ability to effectively communicate the value proposition to the customer base. Ability to engage in active listening to identify customer challenges - both current and future - and propose solutions to improve their process. Strong relationship management skills to build trust and drive results with partners and customers. Data-driven decision-making skills for pipeline analysis and accurate sales forecasting. Experience using digital selling tools such as Salesforce. Flexible and resilient problem solver that thrives in a team environment and enjoys sharing new insights and innovations. Fluency in German and English