The application window is expected to close on May 15, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside or be open to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area. MEET THE TEAM Are you passionate about technology? Are you looking to build a sales career at an established, strong, and evolving company? As a Sales Specialist at Cisco you’ll play a pivotal role in the sales process and work with the Network portfolio of technology products. You will work with Cisco Account Managers, Systems Engineers, Technical Leaders, Sales Managers and Partners to plan sales strategies, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations/demos, and close the business. YOUR IMPACT This is a specialist position on the US Networking team responsible for selling Networking technologies. In this position, you will be facilitating the success of Cisco sales teams in selling Networking products and technologies (SDWAN, SD Access, Routing, Switching, WLAN, Meraki) with measurable sales objectives for the regions you support. * Find opportunities, able to handle people and prioritize opportunities, highly capable as a trusted consultant and mentor to salespeople and committed to improving the competency of the team. * Be responsible for developing a business plan to meet and exceed assigned quota and you will plan sales strategies, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations, and close the business. * You’ll help advance the Northeast Enterprise Networking sales team and make our customers lives better and easier. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * 5+ years sales experience in Networking including, but not limited to switching, wireless, and network security technologies. * Consistent track record in managing and winning major strategic opportunities, with the ability to work unsupervised; ability to interact as a valuable team member. * Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and multiple levels of the organizations (account managers, technical leaders, Partners, Channels, etc.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Technical software sales experience is desired. * Requires a solution sales approach versus a product specific approach. * Position requires a passion for driving strategies; a strong personality with demonstrated leadership skills working in a complex matrix organization. * WHY CISCO #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.