Cisco

Army Account Executive - Portfolio

Cisco • $269K — $360K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's with 6 years, or PhD with 3 years in a relevant field.
  • Experience with core secure networking technologies such as switching, wireless, routing, and firewalls.
  • Proven track record in managing complex deal cycles and meeting revenue targets.
  • Proficient with CRM tools for sales forecasting and data management.
  • Experience in account planning and identifying new consumption options across architectures.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate complex deal cycles involving C-suite and diverse stakeholders to drive revenue growth.
  • Leverage customer data to position solutions that address business challenges and enhance loyalty.
  • Lead executive engagements with innovative strategies for business transformation and value.
  • Manage the entire sales lifecycle, from prospecting to deal completion, to consistently meet revenue goals.
  • Integrate CRM data with intelligence tools to improve sales processes and forecasting.

Benefits

  • Access to a dynamic work environment with innovative solutions.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Supportive team culture focusing on collaboration and success.
  • Diverse stakeholder engagement with leaders in multiple sectors.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 10/13/2026
The candidate for this role must reside in DC/MD/VA or Atlanta, GA.

Your Impact

Orchestrate multi-faceted, highly complex deal cycles involving C-suite executives and diverse stakeholders to drive significant revenue growth. Leverage competitive and customer data to position Cisco solutions that solve critical business challenges and increase customer loyalty. Lead executive-level engagements by championing innovative strategies that facilitate business transformation and long-term value. Manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and deal completion to achieve consistent revenue goals. Integrate CRM data with business intelligence tools to develop scalable frameworks that optimize the sales process and enhance forecasting accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience, Master's degree plus 6 years of related experience, or a PhD plus 3 years of related experience.
  • Experience managing a full product portfolio with a focus on core secure networking technologies, including switching, wireless, routing, and firewalls.
  • Proven track record of managing multi-faceted, complex deal cycles and achieving revenue growth targets.
  • Proficiency in using CRM tools for funnel management, data analysis, and sales forecasting.
  • Experience driving account planning and identifying new consumption options across multiple architectures.
  • Security Clearance or ability to get one.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong consultative negotiation skills with the ability to balance commercial, legal, and technical requirements.
  • Deep technical comprehension of networking solutions and their long-term ROI within a customer context.
  • Ability to interpret competitive landscape shifts to provide strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills to influence Rev Ops, finance, legal, and procurement teams.
  • Specialized knowledge of industry trends and economic drivers affecting customer business models.

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