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Cisco

Partner Account Executive - Topeka, KS

Topeka, Kansas, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$154k-$195kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role

  • The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
  • Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to the Topeka, KS area for consideration.

Responsibilities

  • Influence Partners' business transformation by developing and promoting their unique value propositions, sales and operational processes, and internal consumption of Cisco solutions.
  • Build trust, credibility, and relevance with Partners' sales teams to increase active Partner sellers of Cisco solutions.
  • Drive strategic alignment between Partners and Cisco's end user sales teams by collaborating with Cisco Regional Sales Managers to develop and execute regional go-to-market plans.
  • Understand key industry trends driving Partner and customer change.
  • Build capacity, capability, and collaboration within a portfolio of Partners to achieve loyalty and transformation.
  • Engage and coordinate extended team resources to provide multiple touchpoints within a Partner's organization, scaling resources and driving accountability.
  • Leverage financial acumen and sales experience to grow mindshare and wallet share within Partner account teams.

Requirements

  • Experience supporting channel sales motions

Nice to have

  • Experience as a Commercial, Enterprise, or SLED Account Executive preferred.
  • Established personal network of executive relationships.
  • Demonstrated success in customer-centric sales of Cisco solutions.
  • We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.
  • Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
  • Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
  • U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

Compensation

  • The starting salary range posted for this position is $154,200.00 to $194,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benef

Benefits

  • Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
  • Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
  • Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
  • Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Company info

  • Establish a reputation as a sales leader capable of articulating how customers achieve business transformation, assisting Partners with go-to-market strategies, planning, and sales coaching.
  • Demonstrate how technology provides customers (through Partners) with sustainable competitive advantage and improved business outcomes.

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