Career Opportunity

Posted 10/19/2006

Product Sales Specialist

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Productivity, innovation, and quality leader in the technology services industry.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn. Today, with more than 34,000 employees worldwide, Cisco remains committed to creating networks that are smarter, thanks to built-in intelligent network services; faster, in their ability to perform at ever-increasing speeds; and more durable, with a generational approach to an evolutionary infrastructure.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Product Sales Specialist
Herndon, Virginia
Requisition#

Key Skills:

• Strong Network Security background.
• Good knowledge of Firewall, IDS,IPS.
• Average Quota $2-5 million.
• Will be working on the civilian side of the government.

Description:
Cisco is looking for a security sales specialist covering the federal market. The skill set is a combination of technical know-how, sales skills at C-Level and midlevel, team presentation skills and a passion for security. Candidate must have extensive technical background in network security. Demonstrated success working collaboratively with teams and building value propositions based on customer mission requirements. A demonstrated track record in achieving quota attainment, exceptional sales presentations and public speaking are all required skills. Ideal candidates will know multiple aspects of network security: intrusion prevention, network access control, firewall, etc. Must be an aggressive self-starter with ability to build executive relationships, articulate Cisco's security solutions and business strategies, create the demand and close business. Requires a minimum years of 5 years of professional Network Security Solutions sales experience or 5 years of Solutions Sales experience in Network Security Sales to the Federal Government. A Bachelors Degree and Federal Sales Experience are not required but would be preferred.

Should you be interested in this role or know someone that you feel confident to refer, please send your response to , for consideration. Please include the positions requisition number in your response. ONLY those candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted. No Agency Assistance Needed. This is a direct hire opportunity. Salary will be commensurate with experience, along with a competitive benefits package. Cisco is an EOE

Ingrid Jones
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Customer Advocacy/Sales Group

Direct:

http://www.cisco.com

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