Solutions Engineer - Midsize Market

About the role

Cisco is looking for a Solutions Engineer to join its Global Virtual Sales and Engineering (GVSE) Systems Engineering team, one of its fastest-growing sales teams. You will partner with account managers to drive strategic deals in the midsize and above market, serving large customers across commercial, service provider and public sector sectors. The role is customer-focused and technical, directly accountable for specific business opportunities across the Cisco portfolio and all architectures.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with account managers to lead customers toward strategic engagements and expand Cisco's position against competitors.
• Provide technical information and guidance, acting as a technical sales professional.
• Balance in-person and virtual meetings with stakeholders, customers and partners.
• Use Cisco technology to solve pressing customer challenges and turn technology vision into a compelling value proposition.

Required profile

• Previous technical sales experience as a pre-sales systems engineer or solutions engineer of at least 3 years.
• Proven track record of carrying and achieving large sales quotas.
• Degree in physical sciences, engineering or mathematics.
• Willingness to interact daily with multinational stakeholders; fluency in another widely spoken language in EMEAR is a plus.

Required skills

• Software sales background and software architectural knowledge.
• General knowledge of multiple Cisco architectures, with CCNP on one major solution in the midsize space (EN, Cloud/DC, Collab, Security).
• Industry-relevant certifications are preferred and strongly encouraged.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.

What we offer

• Coaching, training and on-the-job learning supporting career advancement.
• An innovative, flexible and award-winning working environment.