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Account Executive - Portfolio - Small & Medium Business

Cisco Rome Hybrid executive full-time

Salary

€101,500 to €130,900 per year

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Description

Join the Cisco Small & Medium Business (SMB) team in Italy as an Account Executive - Portfolio. The mission is to increase revenue within a vast market of thousands of small businesses by working with distributors and using new digital sales methods.

The SMB Account Executive role involves:

  • Business Ownership: Accountability for SMB sales targets, coordinating both steady run-rate business and significant new deals.
  • Territory Planning: Defining and improving plans using data to find high-potential market areas.
  • Digital Sales: Reaching new customers through modern digital journeys, including low-touch and omnichannel approaches.
  • Collaborative Strategy: Working alongside teams in Virtual Sales, Marketing, and Channels to meet revenue targets.
  • Ecosystem Support: Helping the distributor network improve digital capabilities and niche focus.
  • Portfolio Expertise: Explaining how Cisco’s networking, security, and collaboration tools solve specific business problems!

Minimum qualifications:

  • Sales Background: A solid history of building territory plans within the SMB or mid-market space.
  • Channel Knowledge: Experience supporting sales through distribution networks.
  • Communication Skills: Professional proficiency in both Italian and English.
  • Being based in Rome or Milan.
  • Having a good understanding of Cisco portfolio

Preferred qualifications:

  • Strategic Focus: Ability to handle small transactions while also engaging senior leaders for complex deals.
  • Business Acumen: The skills to understand market dynamics and organizational needs!
  • Organization: Strong skills in managing time and setting priorities.

The starting salary range posted for this position is €101,500.00 to €130,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits.

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