Inside Account Executive

Cisco

Cisco Inside Account Executive driving Networking portfolio sales and quota attainment through partners. Managing pipelines, forecasts, territories, and customer opportunities across U.S.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRaleigh • Massachusetts, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $146,400 - $189,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales with a proven track record of quota attainment and effective relationship management. Proficient in utilizing digital selling tools and data-driven decision-making for pipeline analysis and customer engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Selling ExperienceQuota AttainmentSales Cycle ManagementSalesforce ProficiencyRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Quota AttainmentSales Cycle ManagementPipeline AnalysisCustomer EngagementForecasting

Soft Skills

Active ListeningProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsBusiness SenseFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceDigital Selling Tools

Industry Keywords

Cisco Networking PortfolioB2B SalesCustomer SatisfactionMarket InsightsCross-Architecture Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, manage, and drive opportunities in collaboration with Cisco partners
Manage a designated portfolio of accounts in an assigned sales segment or tier
Cover the entire Cisco portfolio
Meet quota targets and manage all sales opportunities for the assigned account list
Ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction
Develop expertise in Cisco’s Networking (NX) portfolio and competitive positioning
Lead territory planning and cross-architecture opportunities
Maintain pipeline excellence and accurate forecasting
Apply sales best practices and advanced technology tools
Use market insights to optimize customer engagement
Collaborate with Solutions Engineers and Specialist sellers
Travel occasionally for key customer and partner engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of B2B selling experience
Proven achievement of at least 100% quota attainment or year-over-year growth of 10% or more
Experience managing the full sales cycle
Strong business sense
Ability to communicate customer value propositions effectively
Active listening skills to identify current and future customer challenges
Data-driven decision-making skills for pipeline analysis and accurate sales forecasting
Strong relationship management skills with partners and customers
Flexible and resilient problem-solving ability
Experience using digital selling tools such as Salesforce
Ability to work in a flexible hybrid role with occasional travel for key customer and partner engagements

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
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 paid vacation days per full calendar year 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
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
Performance-based incentive pay for sales employees
Supportive environment with coaching, training, and on-the-job learning
Flexible workplace
Employee growth and career development opportunities