Cisco

Executive Communications Manager

Cisco • $129K — $163K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with over 7 years in Communications roles
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience collaborating across global teams for unified messaging
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new information and changing priorities
  • Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback
  • Skilled in translating complex business concepts into engaging communications
  • Adept at synthesizing feedback into actionable insights

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic communications plan aligned with business priorities
  • Craft messaging and deliverables tailored to varied audiences
  • Champion the Intelligent Workplace Experience in communications
  • Design scalable communications to equip sellers with essential content
  • Manage communication vehicles for effective seller engagement
  • Gather feedback to enhance executive storytelling and impact
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to align messaging and strategy
  • Manage a LinkedIn strategy to amplify executive presence

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within the United States
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
  • Engagement in innovative projects related to intelligent workplaces
  • Continuous improvement culture promoting professional growth
  • Access to global collaboration experiences
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026
Remote United States- Must be available for Eastern morning hours

Meet the Team

Our Global Specialists Sales Communications team shapes Specialists sales leadership's vision and strategy into clear, memorable narratives that inform and inspire sellers and strategic stakeholders. We aim to provide a coordinated, predictable communications experience that makes it easy for our sellers to know what matters most. As a team, we continuously refine our craft, use AI to find more effective ways to work, and elevate our collective expertise together.

Your Impact

The Executive Communications Manager will execute a strategic communications plan for the SVP of Collaboration Sales to advance business priorities and deliver customer outcomes. This role is pivotal in shaping impactful messaging that informs sellers and engages customers, positioning the executive as a thought leader. The manager will create and deliver content that enables the executive to achieve business objectives across diverse audiences, both internal and external, and champion the Intelligent Workplace Experience opportunity, highlighting how Cisco's innovative approach to creating intelligent, AI-driven workplaces that connect people, places, and technology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic communications plan aligned with the SVP's business priorities.
  • Craft compelling messaging, keynotes, presentations, and strategic communications deliverables tailored to varied audiences.
  • Champion the Intelligent Workplace Experience opportunity by integrating its strategic importance into communications and developing storytelling tactics that resonate with sellers and customers.
  • Design and implement scalable communications that equip sellers with essential content, tools, and information to excel in their roles.
  • Manage communication vehicles to ensure effective delivery and engagement with sellers.
  • Gather feedback and synthesize insights to enhance the executive's ability to inspire sellers and drive customer outcomes.
  • Collaborate closely with the Global Specialists Sales Communications team, Global Sales Communications team, product leads, and key functions to integrate and align messaging.
  • Develop and manage a LinkedIn strategy to amplify executive presence and engagement.
  • Demonstrate consistent communications excellence and commitment to continuous improvement.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree and 7+ years of experience in Communications roles
  • Must be available for Eastern morning hours.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a willingness to develop and grow executive communications capabilities.
  • Experience collaborating across global teams and functions to align messaging and drive impact.
  • Ability to quickly absorb new information, adapt to changing priorities, and apply new skills effectively.
  • Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and a commitment to improving through coaching and mentorship.
  • Ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, engaging communications.
  • Ability to synthesize feedback and data into actionable insights that enhance executive influence and seller engagement.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Intelligent Workplace Experience concepts and Collaboration business is highly desirable.


About Cisco

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Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
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Revenue
$48 billion
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