Account Manager - US Commercial Select - WI 1433179 - Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Your Impact

As an Account Manager at Cisco, you’ll manage a growth target in a commercial territory using a channel go to market distribution model. You will target market opportunities by segment and use available resources to aggressively pursue opportunities while also showing sales penetration within a target account list of 10+ accounts. You'll have a "hunter" mentality, while at the same time exhibiting strategic sales acumen and building strong relationships with customers. You will sell in a matrixed environment that requires a customer-first approach all the while establishing an outcome where everybody wins.

• Account Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective commercial clients.
• Sales Growth: Seek opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within the client portfolio to achieve sales targets.
• Client Support: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market research to stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
• Proposal Development: Prepare and present proposals and presentations to clients, highlighting the benefits of the company’s products and services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as marketing, customer service, and product development to ensure client needs are met.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of account activities, sales forecasts, and client interactions using CRM software.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms and conditions to ensure mutually beneficial agreements with clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience selling, prospecting and growing an account base.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent track rack record of success leading a large territory, demand generation, partner development, strategic account planning, forecasting, quota attainment, communicating business transformational solutions via sales presentations, short-term, mid-term, and long-term opportunity management.

Preferred Qualifications

• You have the ability to deliver business value to both End Users and Partners.
• You have strong technical and business knowledge with complimentary skills to understand the customers’ business drivers and then align them to Cisco solutions.
• You demonstrate the necessary skills to negotiate issues with peers, partners and customers using a Win/Win philosophy.
• You're an ambitious self-starter with ability to articulate Cisco product and business strategies, and create the demand to complete the deal.
• You possess the following traits: passion, integrity, trust, leadership and execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Ability to analyze market trends and client data.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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