**The iAE, CAI is creating, managing and driving opportunities in collaboration with Cisco partners for a designated portfolio of Mid-Market Private accounts. Working as part of a highly collaborative sales Pod team alongside Inside Account Executives (iAE) and Solutions Engineers (SE), this role emphasizes Cisco's Cloud & AI (CAI) portfolio while also identifying and communicating cross-architecture opportunities within the sales Pod.
Key Responsibilities
* Achieve assigned quota targets for the designated Mid-Market Private Sector account list
* Master comprehensive expertise in Cisco's CAI portfolio, including competitive positioning and sales acumen
* Own full responsibility for managing CAI opportunities through the entire sales cycle
* Provide CAI specific element in quarterly territory planning in collaboration with the Pod
* Collaborate regularly with partners to attract and close deals and support customer adoption
* Identify and communicate cross-architecture opportunities on shared account list with Pod members
* Share responsibility for maintaining pipeline excellence across all architectures within the Pod
* Own responsibility for accurate forecasting for the CAI roll-up and collaborating with Pod on accurate consolidated forecast
* Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Cisco's full product portfolio to deliver the "One Cisco Story"
* Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, competitive insights to inform strategy and execution
* Daily utilize Cisco's Tech Stack, Agentic AI, and Sales Plays to scale and optimize customer engagement
* Fulfill a hybrid role with occasional travel for critical customer and partner engagements
Expectations
* Demonstrate Cisco's guiding principles throughout everyday interaction and decision making
* Strong collaboration and teamwork within the Pod structure
* Ability to balance partner engagement with direct customer interaction for account list
* Deep understanding of Cisco's product portfolio and the ability to convey the "One Cisco Story" effectively
* Data-driven decision-making skills for pipeline analysis and accurate sales forecasting
* Strong relationship management skills to build trust and drive results with partners and customers
Skills Required to be successful
* Sales management: The ability to accurately forecast sales and maintain a healthy pipeline is essential for strategic planning and achieving goals.
* Product knowledge: You'll need an understanding of Cisco's Cloud & AI (CAI) portfolio and how it fits into the broader technology landscape.
* Cross-architecture knowledge: You should have a strong grasp of Cisco's full product portfolio to identify and communicate opportunities across different architectures, supporting the "One Cisco Story."
* Teamwork: Success in this role depends on close collaboration with your sales Pod—the Inside Account Executives (iAEs) and Solutions Engineers (SEs).
* Communication: Clear, effective communication is key to collaborating with your team and partners, and to conveying complex technical information to customers
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