Cisco

Inside Account Executive - Expansion

Cisco$146K — $189K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience selling software or SaaS solutions
  • Proven ability to analyze and extract insights from customer and sales data
  • Strong business acumen with experience in ROI-driven proposal development
  • Demonstrated success in influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for client and partner engagements

Responsibilities

  • Identify and convert expansion opportunities from customer data and renewals
  • Utilize expertise to create multi-solution offerings that enhance customer value
  • Craft compelling business proposals showcasing ROI and procurement efficiencies
  • Collaborate across teams to streamline deal acceleration and customer experience
  • Leverage analytics and technology to focus on high-potential accounts and improve sales forecasts
  • Support and educate internal teams and channel partners on licensing and expansion strategies

Benefits

  • Flexible work location with options for remote work
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within Cisco
  • Access to cutting-edge sales technology and AI tools
  • Collaborative work culture across diverse teams
  • Potential for travel to engage with customers and partners
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: September 25, 2026.

NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Ideal candidate will be located in Austin, Chicago, or Colorado, Arizona, Utah; however, candidates in the Remote US may be considered.

Your Impact

As an Expansion Inside Account Executive, you'll identify and accelerate growth across existing customers. You'll turn data and customer insights into strategic opportunities, build compelling business cases, and partner across Cisco and the channel to expand recurring software and services revenue.

What You'll Do:
  • Drive Growth: Identify, develop, and close EA and services expansion opportunities by turning customer data, renewals, and white space into revenue.
  • Build Solutions: Bring expertise in EAs, licensing, networking, and security to build integrated, multi-solution opportunities that deliver greater customer value.
  • Build the Business Case: Develop compelling proposals that demonstrate return on investment, cost optimization, and simplified procurement.
  • Mobilize the Team: Collaborate with Account Executives, specialists, partners, distributors, Legal, and Finance to accelerate deals and deliver a unified customer experience.
  • Accelerate with Data & AI: Leverage CRM analytics, sales technology, and Agentic AI to prioritize high-potential accounts, strengthen pipeline, and improve forecasting.
  • Enable for Scale: Share strategies and enable internal teams and channel partners on EA, licensing, and expansion motions.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience selling software, SaaS, subscriptions, Enterprise Agreements, or other recurring revenue solutions.
  • Ability to analyze customer, install-base, renewal, and pipeline data to uncover expansion opportunities.
  • Strong eye for business and experience developing and presenting ROI-driven business cases.
  • Proven track record to influence and collaborate across teams and partners without direct authority.
  • Ability to thrive in a hybrid sales environment with occasional customer and partner travel.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in Cisco Enterprise Agreements, EAMP, and Cisco buying programs.
  • Knowledge of Cisco Networking and Security software and cross-architecture solution selling.
  • Experience using CRM analytics, modern sales technologies, and AI to drive sales efficiency.
  • Success in direct and partner-led sales motions across commercial or enterprise accounts.
  • Experience enabling sales teams or channel partners on complex licensing and buying models.

About Cisco

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79,500 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
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