Director, Sales

Cisco

. Lead and scale the Security Sales Team across the US Global Enterprise Segment .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $500,600 - $632,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading sales teams, driving revenue growth, and managing sales strategies within the security domain. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Sales LeadershipRevenue ResponsibilityCoaching And MentoringBusiness TransformationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategySales ForecastingMarket CoverageOpportunity IdentificationPipeline Development

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationCreativity

Industry Keywords

Security SalesSales Quota ManagementMatrixed EnvironmentPerformance ManagementTeam Certifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale the Security Sales Team across the US Global Enterprise Segment
Ensure effective market coverage and opportunity identification
Own the full security portfolio sales strategy
Develop plans to achieve revenue targets and manage sales forecasting
Drive market share growth through new logo acquisition and coverage models
Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and creativity
Drive operational excellence through pipeline development, hiring, performance management, and team certifications
Collaborate with Portfolio Sales, Sales Engineering, Sales Operations, Enablement, Channels, and Customer Success
Articulate a long-term vision for the Security business
Build Cisco’s security business and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in sales or a related field
5+ years of experience in management and/or sales leadership
Experience with revenue responsibility and sales quota management
Experience in cross-functional or general management within a matrixed environment
BS/BA degree or equivalent professional experience
Proven experience in second-line leadership roles preferred
Exceptional executive presence and ability to influence peers and leadership across a large organization
Strong track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing sales organizations
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Expertise in driving business transformation and navigating complex organizational structures

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 eligibility
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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
No cap on incentive compensation once performance exceeds 100% attainment