Leader, Sales – SLED

Cisco

Sales Manager responsible for leading Cisco’s public sector sales efforts in California and Nevada, driving revenue growth and managing a high-performing team.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • California, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $348,200 - $439,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving sales growth and developing effective sales strategies while leading and mentoring a high-performing sales team. Proven ability to foster strong customer relationships and stay informed about industry trends to enhance sales processes.

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Sales Strategy DevelopmentTeam LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementSales Growth AccountabilityTech Start-Up Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingRevenue GrowthBusiness PlanningSales Funnel ManagementPerformance Feedback

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationTeam Building

Industry Keywords

California SalesNevada SalesMarket DynamicsSales Process Enhancement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow sales efforts for the State of California and Nevada
Drive durable revenue growth and develop sales strategies
Manage a team of sales professionals
Foster strong customer and partner relationships
Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team
Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities
Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions
Engage specialist teams to enhance the sales process
Build the sales funnel and drive opportunities through to sales completion
Review business plans and forecasting data
Stay informed about industry trends and market dynamics
Accountable for sales growth across multiple years for particular products or regions
Coordinate joint planning sessions between partner, virtual, and field teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors + 12 years of related experience
2+ year of Leadership experience
Tech start up experience - building a team and territory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Paid time off for volunteering (80 hours each year)
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter