Cisco

Account Executive, Architecture - Toronto

Cisco$239K — $308K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience, with 2-3 years focused on security solutions
  • Experience in selling network security solutions (Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security products
  • History of direct sales experience in a matrixed organization

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute security account plans for assigned regions
  • Drive revenue growth by identifying and creating new business opportunities
  • Accurately forecast sales activities using Salesforce.com
  • Lead initiatives to improve revenue across key accounts
  • Provide tailored pricing and configurations to customers

Benefits

  • Remote work with flexibility in location across Canada
  • Opportunity to work with major Canadian service providers
  • Engagement in a dynamic and entrepreneurial sales environment
  • Access to Cisco's comprehensive security portfolio for cross-selling opportunities
  • Strong focus on relationship building with executives and internal teams
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Remote role in Canada. Any major Canadian city considered, Toronto preferred.

Your Impact
In this dynamic role, you will bring a highly motivated and entrepreneurial spirit to drive sales in the cybersecurity sector. Your primary objective will be to enhance security resilience for our customers and communities, specifically calling on the largest Service Providers in Canada. As a proactive self-starter with a driven edge, you'll excel in building strong executive and internal relationships through strategic vision and accountability. You will actively seek opportunities to showcase Cisco's comprehensive security portfolio and cross-sell our solutions, enhancing security value for our audience.

  • Develop and lead security account plans and strategies for each assigned region and its accounts, using all available resources (executive sponsors, marketing, technical, services, Cisco on Cisco, etc.).
  • Drive double-digit revenue growth by identifying new projects, creating opportunities, and securing business attachments.
  • Accurately forecast and report activities in line with expectations using Salesforce.com.
  • Identify major projects within large accounts and lead initiatives to improve product and services revenue across the account base.
  • Provide customers and partners with appropriate pricing and configurations tailored to their needs.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5+ years of overall sales experience, with at least 2-3+ years specialized in selling security solutions.
  • Experience selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security offerings.
  • Experience with direct touch sales within a matrixed organization, collaborating to improve results.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing large deals and implementing account and partner plans across geographic territories.
  • Experience building and implementing an account plan that incorporates a total systems-based security approach.
  • History of exceeding sales targets, driven by hunting and developing new business accounts.
  • Ability to address a predominantly technical audience with extensive knowledge of the Security Market.
  • Forecasting capability centered around core territory.
  • Interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to both in-person and virtual audiences.
  • Experience in applying solution-selling methodologies to drive corporate revenue growth, with a history of closing both tactical and strategic opportunities.
  • Experience with MEDDPICC is a plus.
  • French speaking a plus.

Poste à distance au Canada. Toute grande ville canadienne sera prise en considération, préférence pour Toronto.

Votre impact

Dans ce rôle dynamique, vous mettrez à profit un esprit fortement motivé et entrepreneurial pour stimuler les ventes dans le secteur de la cybersécurité. Votre objectif principal sera de renforcer la résilience en matière de sécurité pour nos clients et nos communautés, en ciblant plus particulièrement les plus grands fournisseurs de services au Canada. En tant que personne autonome et proactive, dotée d'un fort esprit de réussite, vous excellerez dans l'établissement de relations solides avec les dirigeants et les équipes internes grâce à une vision stratégique et à un sens aigu des responsabilités. Vous rechercherez activement des occasions de mettre en valeur le portefeuille complet de solutions de sécurité de Cisco et de réaliser des ventes croisées de nos solutions, afin d'accroître la valeur de la sécurité pour notre public.
  • Élaborer et diriger des plans de comptes et des stratégies de sécurité pour chaque région assignée et ses comptes, en tirant parti de l'ensemble des ressources disponibles (cadres responsables, marketing, équipes techniques, services, Cisco on Cisco, etc.).
  • Stimuler une croissance des revenus à deux chiffres en identifiant de nouveaux projets, en créant des occasions et en sécurisant les activités commerciales connexes.
  • Prévoir et rendre compte avec précision des activités conformément aux attentes à l'aide de Salesforce.com.
  • Identifier les projets majeurs au sein des grands comptes et diriger les initiatives visant à accroître les revenus des produits et des services au sein de la base de comptes.
  • Fournir aux clients et aux partenaires des prix et des configurations appropriés à leurs besoins.


Qualifications minimales
  • Au moins 5 ans d'expérience globale en vente, dont au moins 2 à 3 ans spécialisés dans la vente de solutions de sécurité.
  • Expérience dans la vente de solutions de sécurité réseau (p. ex., détection des intrusions, pare-feu, RPV) ou d'offres de sécurité sous forme de SaaS.
  • Expérience en vente directe dans une organisation matricielle, en collaboration avec divers intervenants pour améliorer les résultats.


Qualifications privilégiées

Expérience dans la gestion de transactions de grande envergure et dans la mise en œuvre de plans de comptes et de partenaires sur différents territoires géographiques.
Expérience dans l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre d'un plan de compte intégrant une approche de sécurité globale basée sur les systèmes.
Historique de dépassement des objectifs de vente, porté par la prospection et le développement de nouveaux comptes.
Capacité à s'adresser principalement à un public technique, avec une connaissance approfondie du marché de la sécurité.
Capacité de prévision axée sur le territoire principal.
Compétences interpersonnelles, de communication et de présentation, tant en personne qu'à distance.
Expérience dans l'application de méthodologies de vente de solutions pour stimuler la croissance des revenus de l'entreprise, avec un historique de conclusion d'occasions tactiques et stratégiques.
Une expérience avec MEDDPICC constitue un atout.
La maîtrise du français constit

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