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Security Account Executive - SLED (Bay Area)

Cisco · San Francisco, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

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About the role

Our SLED Security team partners with organizations across the Bay Area to help them navigate an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. As the trusted advisor for SLED customers in the Bay Area market, you'll work with organizations that are driving innovation and growth while helping them build resilient, secure digital environments. Join a high-performing team that combines the agility of a growth business with the resources, scale, and innovation of a Fortune 100 technology leader. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Minimum of 5+ years of overall sales experience, with 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 and partnering with others to enhance results
  • Proficient at presenting to a predominantly technical audience
More about this role

Meet the Team

Empowering the world to reach its full potential, securely—that's our vision. We do this by delivering innovative security solutions and becoming our customers' most trusted advisor.

With Cisco Security, if it's connected, it's protected.

Our SLED Security team partners with organizations across the Bay Area to help them navigate an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. As the trusted advisor for SLED customers in the Bay Area market, you'll work with organizations that are driving innovation and growth while helping them build resilient, secure digital environments. Join a high-performing team that combines the agility of a growth business with the resources, scale, and innovation of a Fortune 100 technology leader.

Your Impact

In this dynamic role, you will bring a highly motivated, entrepreneurial mindset to drive Cisco Security growth across SLED accounts in Bay Area market. You will build trusted relationships with business and technology leaders, helping customers address evolving cybersecurity challenges while identifying opportunities to expand Cisco's security footprint. By partnering across Cisco's sales, engineering, customer success, and partner...

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