Executive Assistant, VP, Sales Solution Engineering

Cisco

Executive Assistant supporting Cisco’s VP of Sales Solution Engineering. Managing calendars, executive travel, events, communications, and special projects for global networking sales.

Posted 9/5/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $80,100 - $101,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination while maintaining confidentiality and providing analytical support for executive projects. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for connecting with senior staff and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationExpert-Level Knowledge of Windows ApplicationsHigh-Tech Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationData AnalysisReport PreparationProblem SolvingDecision MakingAttention to DetailConfidential Information HandlingExecutive Support

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsIndependent JudgmentIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Windows ApplicationsOutlookWordExcelPowerPointCisco Travel Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustryCisco ExperienceExecutive SupportAdministrative Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and prioritize the VP’s calendar, meetings, attendees, and substitutes
Coordinate the VP’s speaking engagements and content requirements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, meeting technology, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and action items
Prepare travel packs for international trips and major domestic events
Act as proxy for authorized communications and approvals
Answer general questions, refer routine matters, and follow up on completion
Resolve issues within policies and guidelines and mentor administrative community members on problem solving
Determine when executive action is required and provide recommendations
Arrange global travel and optimize itineraries for calendared meetings
Manage Cisco travel expenses and coordinate airline upgrades when available
Provide analytical support for executive special projects, including research, data analysis, and report preparation
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events such as GSX
Handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally
Provide ad-hoc support to senior directors within the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting a principal at the director level or above
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to connect with executive/senior staff and clients
Strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, utmost integrity, and ability to balance strategic and tactical actions
Outstanding attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and make decisions
Associate degree is preferred
High-tech industry experience is desired; prior Cisco experience is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
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 for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Opportunities for professional growth and development