Cisco

Solutions Engineer

Cisco$205K — $266K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years technical sales experience, Master's degree plus 6+ years, or PhD plus 3+ years of experience.
  • Experience in designing and presenting technical solutions based on business needs.
  • Proficient in Cisco's product portfolio and solution integration across architectures.
  • Proven experience in leading technical sales with IT decision-makers and business stakeholders.
  • Successful track record of managing sales processes from opportunity identification to closing.

Responsibilities

  • Drive technical sales strategy through multi-year plans integrating Cisco's portfolio.
  • Lead engagements with IT decision-makers and executives to translate business needs into technical frameworks.
  • Design and deliver sophisticated solution demonstrations that highlight business outcomes.
  • Mobilize support teams and stakeholders to execute sales processes and expand market share.
  • Utilize advanced intelligence to differentiate Cisco solutions and ensure customer success.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape strategic sales plans for major enterprise customers.
  • Engagement with high-level IT decision-makers and executives.
  • Potential to lead and influence the competitive technical landscape.
  • Scope to mobilize diverse virtual teams in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/12/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

* Customer is based out of Grand Rapids, MI. This role is primarily looking for candidates who reside in Grand Rapids or can actively commute to Grand Rapids, MI.

Your Impact

Drive the technical sales strategy by developing multi-year strategic plans that integrate Cisco's full portfolio to meet complex customer business objectives. Lead high-level engagements with IT decision-makers and senior executives to translate business needs into comprehensive, cross-architecture technical frameworks. Design and deliver sophisticated solution demonstrations that showcase how Cisco technology drives specific business outcomes and optimizes customer relationships. Mobilize virtual support teams and a broad network of stakeholders to execute the sales process and expand market share within key accounts. Shape the competitive landscape by utilizing advanced intelligence to differentiate Cisco solutions and ensure long-term customer success and revenue growth.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related technical sales experience, a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or a PhD with 3+ years of experience.
  • Experience designing and presenting technical solutions based on identified business requirements.
  • Proficiency in Cisco's product portfolio and cross-architectural solution integration.
  • Experience leading technical sales engagements with IT decision-makers and line-of-business stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of managing the technical sales process from opportunity identification through to closing.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in developing multi-year strategic technical plans for large-scale enterprise customers.
  • Advanced knowledge of competitive market tactics and intelligence to effectively differentiate technology solutions.
  • Experience directing or overseeing educational programs and continuous improvement initiatives for extended sales teams.
  • Strong ability to influence senior executive technical strategy and organizational frameworks.
  • Demonstrated agility in adjusting technical strategies in response to significant market or industry disruptions.
  • CCNP Certified or ability to be certified within 12-18 months.


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