Inside Account Executive

The application window is expected to close on: 11/13/2026 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 Chicago, Illinois or Raleigh, North Carolina however; would consider candidates in the Central or Eastern US.

Meet the Team

Join Cisco’s Global Virtual Sales organization - one of our fastest-growing sales teams, and the talent engine for Cisco Sales that consistently delivers profitable growth. We serve the customer lifecycle by connecting customers with transformative solutions to drive business value and efficiency. Here, you’ll find a supportive environment with coaching, training, and on-the-job learning to accelerate your career. Enjoy our award-winning, flexible workplace powered by the latest Cisco technology, where innovation and giving back to the community are at the heart of what we do. Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on adapting to market changes and making an impact.

Your Impact

The Inside Account Executive (iAE), is responsible for creating, managing and driving opportunities in collaboration with Cisco partners for a designated portfolio of accounts in a sales segment or tier outside of Mid-Market Private or SMB (Select / Public Sector / Service Provider / Enterprise / non-HQ). Working in collaboration with Solutions Engineers and Specialist sellers supporting the assigned territory, this role covers the entire Cisco portfolio.

This role offers a dynamic career where challenge and appreciation go hand in hand, and where creativity, ambition, and teamwork are at the core of every success. In this supportive environment, colleagues become friends, managers are dedicated coaches, and innovation shapes every achievement.

Responsibilities include

Meet quota targets and manage all sales opportunities for the assigned account list, ensuring seamless execution and customer satisfaction.

Develop expertise in Cisco’s Networking (NX) portfolio and competitive positioning, leading territory planning and cross-architecture opportunities.

Maintain pipeline excellence, accurate forecasting, and best practices while leveraging advanced tech tools and market insights to optimize customer engagement.

Operate in a flexible hybrid role with occasional travel for key customer and partner engagements.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of B2B selling experience.

Proven achievement of at least 100% quota attainment or YoY growth of 10% or more.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing the full sales cycle.

Strong business sense and ability to effectively communicate the value proposition to the customer base.

Ability to engage in active listening to identify customer challenges - both current and future - and propose solutions to improve their process.

Data-driven decision-making skills for pipeline analysis and accurate sales forecasting.

Strong relationship management skills to build trust and get results with partners and customers

Flexible and resilient problem solver that thrives in a team environment and enjoys sharing new insights and innovations.

Experience using digital selling tools such as Salesforce.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.