[Remote] Account Executive - SASE

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a leading technology company focused on networking and security solutions. They are seeking an Account Executive for their SASE Architecture team to drive awareness and revenue growth for Cisco's SASE portfolio among Mid-Sized and SMB customers in the Americas.ResponsibilitiesDrive adoption of Cisco's SASE architecture portfolio, including SD-WAN and Secure Access, across Mid-Sized and SMB customer segments throughout the AmericasPartner with Portfolio Account Executives, Security Specialists, and Partner teams to identify, qualify, and accelerate SASE opportunitiesServe as a SASE evangelist by delivering enablement sessions, sales plays, and awareness campaigns that increase seller and partner engagementCollaborate with channel partners, distributors, and service providers to expand Cisco's SASE footprint and drive scalable growthBuild and maintain a pipeline of opportunities while contributing to territory forecasting, account planning, and business reviewsUse Salesforce, business intelligence tools, and market insights to identify trends, prioritize opportunities, and drive strategic decision-makingSupport customer and partner conversations by articulating business outcomes, solution value, competitive positioning, and Cisco differentiationCoordinate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Customer Success, Product Specialists, and Engineering resources to support sales motions and customer engagementsTrack and communicate key business activities, pipeline progress, and forecast updates to leadershipContinuously develop expertise in Cisco's networking and security portfolio while staying current on industry trends and competitive solutionsSkills3+ years of quota-carrying sales, business development, account management, or inside sales experience in technology-related industries2+ years of experience selling or supporting networking, security, cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, or managed services solutionsExperience prospecting, developing pipeline, and driving opportunities through a sales cycleExperience working with channel partners, distributors, resellers, or indirect sales modelsExperience using CRM tools such as Salesforce for pipeline management, forecasting, and account planningBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experienceKnowledge of networking, security, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, Secure Access, cloud networking, or related technologiesDemonstrated ability to learn and articulate emerging technologies and translate technical concepts into business valueExperience working in a highly collaborative overlay sales, specialist sales, or partner-focused environmentStrong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partnersSelf-starter mindset with the ability to manage a large territory, prioritize activities, and thrive in a fast-paced growth environmentExperience supporting SMB, Mid-Market, Commercial, or Velocity sales segmentsBenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceA 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contributionPaid parental leaveShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceGrants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employeesExempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the nextAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family membersOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteerEmployees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco planFor non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policiesCompany OverviewCisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.cisco.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 154 in 2026, 1238 in 2025, 1231 in 2024, 1273 in 2023, 2127 in 2022, 1991 in 2021, 1173 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.