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Senior Account Executive - Portfolio

Cisco · Washington, District of Columbia, US · On-site

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About the role

This role sits at the forefront of advancing U.S. Department of Commerce and federal modernization efforts, partnering with a highly successful team within Cisco's Federal Sector. The work will directly impact critical systems that serve millions of Americans and shape the digital future of the government.

What they're looking for

  • Build and implement a strategic account plan focused on the DOC and affiliated federal entities
  • Drive revenue growth through Cisco solutions in enterprise networking, security, collaboration, video, AI, data center, observability, cloud, and services
  • Align internal teams and channel partners to deliver outcomes tied to mission success
  • Cultivate and manage executive-level relationships within the DOC and partner organizations
  • 5+ years of federal sales experience
  • 5+ years of experience with federal procurement processes
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 10/01/2026

Meet the Team

This role sits at the forefront of advancing U.S. Department of Commerce and federal modernization efforts, partnering with a highly successful team within Cisco's Federal Sector. The work will directly impact critical systems that serve millions of Americans and shape the digital future of the government.

Your Impact

As a Senior Account Executive supporting the Department of Commerce (DOC), the candidate will play a critical role in enabling one of the nation's most vital missions, supporting bureaus such as the Census Bureau, Patent and Trademark Office, NIST, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the International Trade Administration. This position serves as a strategic partner to DOC leaders, helping to modernize operations, drive digital transformation, and achieve mission success through Cisco’s powerful technology portfolio. The role collaborates closely with a high-performing ecosystem of Account Executives, Architects, and Engineers to deliver outcomes that matter not just for the DOC, but for the broader U.S. Public Sector.

  • Build and implement a strategic account plan focused on the DOC and affiliated...

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