Security Account Executive, Commercial Select

Cisco

Security Account Executive responsible for driving cybersecurity sales for Cisco in Los Angeles. Building relationships and showcasing security solutions to enhance customer security.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $232,800 - $309,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sales in the Los Angeles cybersecurity sector
Enhance security resilience for customers and communities
Build strong executive and internal relationships through strategic vision and accountability
Showcase Cisco's comprehensive security portfolio and cross-sell solutions
Develop and lead security account plans and strategies for assigned regions
Drive double-digit revenue growth by identifying new projects and securing business attachments
Accurately forecast and report activities in line with expectations using Salesforce and Clari

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5+ years of overall sales experience
at least 3+ years dedicated to selling security solutions
Experience in selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security offerings
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
Skilled in direct touch sales with experience working in a matrixed organization
Proficient at presenting to a predominantly technical audience
Experience managing large deals and executing account and partner plans across geographic territories
Capable of building and implementing an account plan that incorporates a total systems-based security approach
Comprehensive knowledge of the Security Market
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Experience in applying solution-selling methodologies

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
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
non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time
exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
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 from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experienceselling security solutionsnetwork security solutionsIntrusion DetectionFirewallVPNSaaS security offeringssolution-selling methodologiesaccount planssecurity market knowledge

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsstrategic visionaccountabilityrelationship buildingforecastingreportingexecutive engagementmatrix organization experience