Director, Competitor & Market Intelligence

Cisco

. Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of competitive and market intelligence analysts .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Germany, Austria, Spain, United Kingdom, Greece, FranceLead💰 $200,600 - $258,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market intelligence and competitive analysis, with a strong focus on macroeconomic trends and customer behavior insights. Proven ability to lead and develop global teams while synthesizing complex data into actionable strategies for sales leadership.

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Market IntelligenceMacroeconomic AnalysisTeam LeadershipData-Driven Economic ModelingPrimary/Secondary Research

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Hard Skills

Market Tracking ModelsMacroeconomic ForecastingData AnalysisCustomer InsightsCompetitive Intelligence

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStorytelling SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

IT IndustryNetworkingEnterprise TechnologyMarket ShareSales Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of competitive and market intelligence analysts
Set the strategy, priorities, and roadmap for the competitor and market intelligence function
Align the function's work with sales leadership needs and comprehensive macroeconomic shifts
Build understanding of Cisco's core and adjacent technology markets by country
Integrate macroeconomic indicators, IT spend trends, market size, market share, disruptive innovations, and regulatory environments
Track Cisco and competitor market share by country using secondary research, industry analyst reports, and macroeconomic forecasting models
Design and conduct primary research studies using customer feedback, surveys, interviews, and channel partner insights
Validate customer behavior and measure Cisco and competitor market share by country
Synthesize macroeconomic data, customer insights, and market analytics into actionable recommendations for senior sales leaders and executives
Partner with regional, specialist, and partner sales organizations and cross-functional teams
Embed intelligence into planning, investment, and go-to-market decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in market intelligence, competitive intelligence, or corporate strategy
Strong background in macroeconomic analysis and customer behavior insights
Preferably experience at a leading networking or enterprise technology company
5+ years of experience at an IT industry analyst or research firm
Proven record of designing and building credible market tracking models
Experience with rigorous data-driven economic modeling and primary/secondary research methods
5+ years of experience leading and developing teams of analysts or researchers
Experience leading global or distributed teams
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Ability to translate complex macroeconomic trends and customer data into clear, executive-level recommendations
Ability to work across regions, functions, and sales organizations in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

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 continued employment
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 year to year
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Sales incentive compensation may apply to employees on sales plans
Opportunities to grow and build at Cisco
Worldwide network of doers and experts