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Account Executive - Portfolio

Cisco · Glendale, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.

About the role

We change the World, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything imaginable. Here, that means we will take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years in sales or customer-facing roles, focused on IT solutions for large enterprise, service provider, or hyperscale accounts
  • Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships, articulate product and service value, create demand, and successfully close deals
  • 5+ years experience providing thought leadership and communicating a clear vision both verbally and in writing
  • 5+ years demonstrating executive presence and business acumen
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to advocate for customers with internal stakeholders, aligning on priorities and positioning for mutual success
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 10/29/2026

Join a transformative team driving strategic change and innovation for some of the world's leading global clients. As an Account Executive-Portfolio, you will lead sales engagements, build and nurture customer relationships, and collaborate with internal teams—including services, partnerships, and product leaders—to define and execute both short- and long-term strategies aligned with evolving client business objectives.

Our team's mission is to deliver profitable growth by fostering a culture of high performance and ensuring customer success. We work in a dynamic and engaging environment where teamwork, both internally and externally, is key to our collective achievements. Success in our matrixed sales environment requires a customer-focused approach and a strong partnership mindset. We value passion, integrity, trust, leadership, discipline, and execution in all that we do.

We change the World, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas...

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