Sales Leader

Cisco

Regional Sales Leader at Cisco managing sales operations for education and public sector clients. Leading a team in the GA/SC territory with a focus on strategic growth and customer relationships.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $319,800 - $403,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technology sales and strategic leadership, with a strong focus on Cisco networking and security solutions. Proven ability to lead high-performance sales teams, manage large accounts, and navigate public sector procurement processes.

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Technology Sales ExperienceStrategic LeadershipCisco Networking SolutionsPublic Sector Procurement KnowledgeSales Team Management

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentForecastingQuota AttainmentBudget ManagementAccount Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipTrust BuildingPositive Work Environment

Industry Keywords

Public SectorSLEDMunicipalStateEducation Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of Strategic and Best-in-class Account Managers in the GA/SC territory
Leverage a broader connected team of specialists in the SLED Southeast Region
Positioning and promoting the Customer Business & Political drivers
Leading account managers in the development and expansion of opportunities in the state, municipal and education community (SLED)
Responsible for accurate forecasting and delivering on quota
Develop and execute sales strategy and tactics that enhance Cisco opportunity
Build and maintain a positive work environment while building trust among your team and partner ecosystem
Regional travel is required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of technology sales and/or strategic leadership experience
Ability to lead a dispersed account team with both direct and indirect reports and extended teams
Strategic technical knowledge of Cisco networking and/or security solutions
Experience leading a high-performance sales team is preferred
Clear understanding of Public Sector Procurement Policies and Public Sector buying cycles
Solid track record of leading large accounts including forecasting and quota attainment
Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets for product and service offerings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 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 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
sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
additional paid time away for family emergencies
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
grants of Cisco restricted stock units.