Cisco

Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer-Global Enterprise Segment

Cisco$212K — $268K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in technical sales or solutions engineering in Networking.
  • Proficient with Cisco products and cross-architectural designs.
  • Experience engaging with IT decision-makers and business stakeholders.
  • Knowledgeable in using reference architectures to design solutions.
  • CCNP or CCIE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth through technical requirements and architectural designs.
  • Lead technical sales engagements from initial contact to closed deals.
  • Align Cisco solutions with clients' long-term strategic goals.
  • Execute demand generation campaigns that highlight Cisco solutions.
  • Mentor sales teams to enhance technical knowledge and market adaptability.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with Cisco matching contributions.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability.
  • Flexible vacation time for exempt employees with no defined limit.
  • 16 days of paid vacation for non-exempt employees accruing year-round.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Application window expected to close: 8/28/26

Location: Northern NJ is ideal, and NYC/Eastern PA acceptable

Travel: Overnight travel is 10%, daily travel 2-3x/week at customer site

Your Impact

Drive revenue growth within a large pharmaceutical manufacturing customer by translating complex customer business needs into robust technical requirements and architectural designs. Lead the technical sales process from initial engagement to closed deals to displace competitors and increase market share. Partner with IT decision-makers and stakeholders to align Cisco's cross-architectural solutions with their long-term strategic objectives. Execute demand generation campaigns and technical demonstrations that showcase the value of our portfolio in solving real-world challenges. Mentor extended sales teams and facilitate structured educational initiatives to elevate collective technical expertise and market responsiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience in a technical sales or solutions engineering role within the Networking industry.
  • Proficiency in and experience with Cisco's product portfolio and cross-architectural solution design.
  • Experience leading technical engagements with IT decision-makers and Line of Business (LOB) stakeholders.
  • Experience using reference architectures and resources to design and present technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • CCNP or CCIE certification
  • Other relevant industry certifications (i.e. AWS, Azure)
  • Bachelors degree in Technology (i.e. Computer Science, Engineering) or Business
  • Proven track record of managing deals and projects through a structured technical sales process.
  • Ability to influence strategic priorities and lead cross-functional virtual teams.
  • Strong competitive market insights with the ability to differentiate complex technical solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills for delivering high-impact technical demonstrations to executive audiences.
  • Experience in strategic account planning and demand generation execution.
  • A proactive approach to mentoring peers and guiding structured knowledge-sharing initiatives.


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

The starting salary range posted for this position is $212,200.00 to $268,100.00 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:
$212,200.00 - $308,300.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$202,400.00 - $296,900.00

* 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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