Saudi Arabia Job Openings
Cisco Systems
Account Executive - Provider Mobility Sales Specialist
Riyadh
November 13, 2024
Cisco Provider Mobility Overview
Cisco is at the forefront of sophisticated mobile technology solutions with the recent introduction of its Mobility Services Platform (MSP) broadening its reach beyond traditional mobile core networking and connectivity management with a consolidated solution striving to connect Things, Places and People. This platform empowers Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to efficiently build, lead, and deploy new mobile services worldwide on a massive scale demonstrating an unmatched array of 5G, edge, and cloud technologies, the platform is expertly designed to streamline the launch of new services.
Cisco MSP revolutionizes the delivery of sophisticated mobile Io T applications, such as connected vehicles and smart utilities, that require secure, high-bandwidth, and low-latency services at the carrier edge. Featuring the world’s first fully automated, cloud-native converged core network with distributed edge capabilities, the platform simplifies the transition across mobile generations from 2G to 5G Standalone. We aim to empower our clients by helping them tap into new mobile revenue opportunities through versatile business models, such as Software as a Service (Saa S) and marketplaces, as well as through sophisticated features like enterprise networking integrations and AI/ML-enabled analytics and operations.
Cisco is a dominant force in the expanding Io T sector, maintaining robust growth that aligns with the industry's upward trajectory. Established over a decade ago, Cisco's foundational Io T venture began with the Cisco Io T Control Center, which started the Io T cellular connectivity management space. Today, this platform stands as the industry leader, used by over 32,000 enterprises to oversee connectivity for more than 250 million devices, including 100 million connected cars.
Job Summary - What You’ll Do:
Join us in our next phase of hyper-growth as an experienced Account Executive within our dynamic and international sales specialist team. You will drive business growth by promoting our Mobility as a Service (aa S) solutions across key strategic regions, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. This role is pivotal in supporting one of our key initiatives, with the potential to unlock significant aa S revenues and influence Cisco’s standing in the Mobility and Mobile Io T market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the adoption of our Mobility solutions across diverse industries, primarily within the MNO/MVNO/Io T sector.
- Identify and engage potential clients, understanding their unique business and technological needs to provide customized solutions that enhance their operations.
- Collaborate with existing customers and partners to expand device and revenue growth through our aa S Solutions based on our Mobility Services platform.
- Use your deep understanding of the full spectrum of Mobility services, including Io T Cellular Connectivity, Io T ecosystems, Mobile Core (Packet Core / Converged Core) technologies.
- Leverage strong business and technical competence, superb interpersonal skills, and the ability to orchestrate multiple stakeholders to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Secure new clients and increase sales through the adoption of Cisco’s Mobility Service Platform portfolio. Expand our market share by bringing to bear Go-to-Market initiatives with existing partners in the region.
- Evaluate customer struggles, market trends, and competitive positioning. Identify partnership opportunities to enhance our offerings and make strategic business decisions to optimize our market success with Mobility services.
- Foster relationships with MNO/MVNOs, enterprises, and automotive OEMs to position Cisco as the preferred provider of Mobility solutions. Negotiate and close deals that accelerate Cisco’s growth.
- Customer Engagement and Advocacy: Lead our Mobility aa S solutions, providing exceptional customer experiences and navigating through market ambiguities.
- Understand the Provider Mobility product roadmap and articulate the value, benefits, and outcomes of our features and functionalities to customers.
- Pinpoint and cultivate sales opportunities that align with our ideal customer profile to improve solution value and product adoption.
- Relay insights and learning back to the enablement and product management teams to refine use cases, deepen customer understanding, and accelerate market demand.
- Conduct sales presentations, product demonstrations, and onsite visits. Ensure professional follow-up on all sales meetings within your assigned territory or vertical.
- Meet all sales objectives and bookings targets aligned with company growth expectations. Develop revenue expansion opportunities across a diverse client base. Maintain complete and accurate records of account plans, forecasts, proposals, and activity. Measure success through key performance metrics.
Who You’ll Work With
As an Account Executive leading the Provider Mobility Sales and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies in the Middle East, you will be an integral part of a highly specialized team. You will:
- Collaborate Closely: Work alongside local account teams, specialist colleagues, and customer success teams to drive pivotal initiatives and deliver results.
- Represent Regionally: Act as the regional face of Cisco’s Provider Mobility business, spearheading transformation and innovation initiatives. You will serve as a trusted advisor to geographical teams, our business unit, and our partners and customers.
- Strategic Role: Your position will be pivotal within Cisco, offering high visibility and the opportunity to significantly impact our regional operations and success.
Who You Are
Are you driven by challenges and at the forefront of technology innovation, particularly in as-a-Service models? Do you thrive in connecting systems and people to make a positive impact on the planet? If you are a motivated overachiever who delights in securing new clients and sealing significant deals, and if the fast-paced growth of the as-a-Service business excites you, then you are the right fit for the Cisco Provider Mobility Sales Specialists team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of product and/or business development experience in the MNO/MVNO environment, with at least 2 years specializing in Io T and mobility solutions.
- Demonstrated capability in building strong relationships, finding opportunities, and developing go-to-market strategies and commercial structures that benefit both partners and customers.
- Proven experience managing complex technology sales, engaging with C-level executives, and driving new business in the MNO/MVNO environment, particularly in the Middle East.
- Strong leadership skills, technical proficiency, and excellent strategic thinking abilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in both English and Arabic.
- Prior experience working in large enterprise and corporate settings.
- Advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with Io T Connectivity Management Platforms, particularly Io T Control Center.
- A strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
- Established network within the MNO/MVNO community in the Middle East.
- Experience in overlay sales roles or channel partner sales.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time and proficiency in using CRM software to manage sales and customer relationships.
- Deep knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity.
- Ability to challenge partners and deliver value propositions that meet diverse customer needs.
- This role is designed for a strategic, positive, and hardworking individual who combines deep sales expertise with a strategic outlook and excellent channel management skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
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