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About the role
As a Partner Account Executive (PAE), you own the strategic partner relationship and act as a trusted advisor, aligning partner business strategies with Cisco's technology portfolio to drive mutual growth, technology adoption, and Cisco preference. 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
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 11/04/2026
Required location is Chicago, IL.
You will be part of Cisco's Global Partner Organization, working at the intersection of Cisco's sales teams, architecture specialists, and our external partner ecosystem. In this role, you will collaborate daily with Partner C-Suite executives, Sales Vice Presidents, Practice Leads, and Technical Architects. Internally, you will partner closely with Cisco Regional Sales Leaders, Account Executives, Systems Engineering specialists, Customer Experience (CX) teams, and Business Entity Product Managers to build a unified, high-performing go-to-market engine.
As a Partner Account Executive (PAE), you own the strategic partner relationship and act as a trusted advisor, aligning partner business strategies with Cisco's technology portfolio to drive mutual growth, technology adoption, and Cisco preference.
- Strategic Business Planning: Develop and execute multi-year joint partner business plans, establishing clear strategic priorities, mutual investment commitments, and revenue targets aligned with long-term technology roadmaps.
- Executive Relationship Orchestration: Build and nurture trusted...
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