Client Director, GES

Cisco

Client Director responsible for developing customer success plans and leading sales teams at Cisco's Global Enterprise Segment. Driving strategies for key customer outcomes and managing large accounts.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $406,600 - $513,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing customer success plans while managing sales teams and relationships with senior executives. Proven ability to close large strategic deals and lead high-performance teams in a matrix-managed environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceCustomer Success StrategyAccount ManagementExecutive CommunicationCisco Technologies Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentAccount ManagementDeal ClosingCustomer Relationship ManagementPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPolitical SavvyPersuasion SkillsTeam LeadershipAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

BA Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Industry Keywords

Customer SuccessSales LeadershipCIO Relationship ManagementCSO Relationship ManagementCTO Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

developing and executing comprehensive customer success plans
managing sales teams across IT and business unit groups
developing and managing relationships with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
exceeding bookings goal and managing operating expenses
attracting, developing, and retaining high-performance account team talent
strategically leading and influencing your team through a matrix-managed team culture
consistently striving to improve and reinvent yourself

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA degree or equivalent work experience
5+ years in leadership roles selling solutions to senior executives
Demonstrated track record managing large accounts
Specific examples of closing large, strategic deals to global customers
Strong executive presence, polish, and political savvy
Excellent communication skills and ability to persuade
Adept at balancing intense short-term pressures with long-term goals
Understanding a broad range of Cisco technologies

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
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses for non-sales roles
performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary