The application window is expected to close on: May 27th, 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team At Cisco Systems, we empower our customers with innovative technology solutions that drive digital transformation in their AI journey. Our SLED California team plays a critical role in delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions to government agencies Your Impact We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Account Executive to join our growing SLED California - State of CA Team. This role requires a strategic sales account executive with a strong understanding of enterprise networking, data center, collaboration, and cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex sales cycles at the portfolio level, create Integrated Account Plan (IAP) and developing strong relationships with key decision-makers in the public sector. * Develop and execute sales strategies to grow Cisco's footprint within California state agencies, particularly HHS and other state of CA organizations. * Lead complex sales engagements, including multi-year EA contracts, financing structures, and bundled technology solutions. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, services, finance, BU and channel partners, to drive customer success. * Manage and grow a sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and achieving revenue targets. Minimum Qualifications * BS/BA Degree * 6 plus years minimum sales experience * Strong knowledge of software and cyber security sales along with network sales * Must be able to work from the Sacramento, CA Area Office #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.