Cisco

Cybersecurity Account Executive - Commercial (DFW)

Cisco$257K — $344K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of overall sales experience, with at least 3+ years in security solutions.
  • Experience in selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security.
  • Familiarity with direct sales within a matrixed organization.
  • Proven ability to manage large deals across geographical regions.
  • Strong experience in solution-selling methodologies to drive revenue.
  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead regional security account plans and strategies.
  • Drive revenue growth by securing new business opportunities.
  • Forecast and report sales activities accurately using Salesforce and Clari.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance product and service revenue within accounts.
  • Expand relationships with stakeholders to orchestrate complex deals.
  • Provide tailored pricing and configuration solutions to customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid parental leave policies.
  • Flexible vacation policy with no defined limits for exempt employees.
  • Paid time off for holidays, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/17/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

About the job

The Application Window Is Expected To Close On Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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. 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 and Clari.

Identify major projects within your accounts and lead initiatives to improve product and services revenue across the account base.

You Will Consistently Deliver License, Support, And Service Revenue Targets - Dedication To The Number And To Deadlines. In Addition, You Will

Land, adopt, expand, and deepen sales opportunities.

Explore the full spectrum of relationships and business possibilities across the client's entire org chart

Expand relationships and orchestrate complex deals across more diverse business stake-holders

Holistically embrace, access, and apply the channel to identify and open new, unchartered opportunities

Provide customers and partners with appropriate pricing and configurations tailored to their needs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8+ years of overall sales experience, with at least 3+ years specialized in selling security solutions.
  • Experience in selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security offerings.
  • Experience in 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.
  • Capable of building and implementing an account plan that incorporates a total systems-based security approach.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, driven by hunting and developing new business accounts.
  • Proficient at addressing a predominantly technical audience with extensive knowledge of the Security Market.
  • Strong forecasting capability centered around core territory.
  • Excellent 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.


Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $257,600.00 to $344,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
  • Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
  • Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer


For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
  • .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
  • 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
  • 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
  • Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.


For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:
$287,300.00 - $423,200.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$263,500.00 - $404,100.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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