Account Development Representative

The Virtual Demand Center is one of Cisco's fastest-growing sales and marketing teams. It is the talent engine for Cisco Sales & Marketing, with diverse and motivated teams that consistently deliver profitable growth.

As an Account Development Representative, you will gain a deeper understanding of Cisco's solutions and customers. You will be surrounded by, learn from, and be inspired by some of the best marketing and sales professionals in the industry. You will learn who we sell to, why they care and what makes Cisco relevant. You will receive continuous enablement and coaching, focusing on skills and attributes that will make you successful in your core role and get you set for future success.

• Conduct joint account/territory planning with sales and marketing leaders in your territory(s) to identify high-potential accounts
• Target and nurture potential accounts within your territory to support pipeline growth and to enhance accurate forecasting and execution of sales goals
• Work directly with customers to uncover business goals that match with Cisco products, then set qualified introductory meetings for the account manager and/or specialist
• Actively participate in regular/ongoing pipeline and deal review sessions to review achievements, goals, and support requests for yourself and the broader sales team
• Share feedback on ways to improve the customer experience and business processes.
• Position yourself for success within Cisco by actively participating in continuous learning opportunities
• Build strong relationships and work closely with leaders in Sales and Marketing where we pull together to improve the win for our business
• Develop and lead inbound and outbound campaigns from idea generation through qualification process
• Nurture and identify early phase opportunities for future pipeline potential
• Provide ongoing support for field sales teams, customers, and Cisco partners on deal development as requested and required

• 2+ years' B2B selling experience in similar or adjacent industry, start-up or consultancy company, ideally in sales with tech knowledge

• You are passionate about building positive relationships
• You have proven track record and success in understanding market and customer insights
• French Language Knowledge
• Passionate about innovative technology and ability to learn new and exciting IT software products, as well as understand business critical solutions quickly
• You are curious and enjoy solving problems
• You are highly motivated with determination, tenacity and drive
• You enjoy learning and using new technologies to improve your performance and overall effectiveness.
• You understand the importance of an optimally adapt your communication style to your audience
• You thrive in a team environment and use standard processes that have been identified
• You continuously seek and integrate feedback to drive growth, change, and a positive work environment

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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.

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