Communications Manager – Sales Activation & Scale

Cisco

. Partner with geography leaders to articulate how Customer Experience drives value across Cisco’s portfolio, with Cisco IQ as the primary delivery vehicle .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,200 - $184,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving customer experience initiatives that enhance sales engagement and adoption, with a strong focus on effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

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Customer Experience StrategyCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Program LeadershipEffective CommunicationSales Training Ecosystems

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementCommunication StrategyVisual DesignSales EnablementStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityPersuasionSynthesis of Complex Information

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale Sales OrganizationsMatrixed OrganizationOperational ComplexityGeographic Nuances

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with geography leaders to articulate how Customer Experience drives value across Cisco’s portfolio, with Cisco IQ as the primary delivery vehicle
Establish a consistent communication cadence with geography leaders and ensure services are central to every sales motion
Partner with internal communicators, executives, and external vendors to translate core messaging into compelling visuals and narratives
Iterate communications rapidly while accounting for geographic nuances across markets and channels
Partner with enablement teams to champion Cisco IQ through global learning and sales training ecosystems
Own the production and design of deliverables that engage the sales organization and drive momentum

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of related experience, or Master’s degree plus 4 years of related experience
Proven track record of driving engagement and adoption within large-scale sales organizations
Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technology into clear, accessible, and persuasive communications
Proven experience leading portfolios of strategic programs with enterprise-wide impact, ideally within a large, matrixed organization
Experience collaborating with and influencing cross-functional stakeholders, executives, and external vendors
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong communication skills with a proven ability to drive measurable impact
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities with operational complexity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to vesting requirements
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans