Executive Assistant, VP, Area Sales

Cisco

. Support a VP of Area Sales .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $84,800 - $111,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Proficient in providing analytical support for executive projects and effectively communicating with senior staff and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationAnalytical SupportCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Windows Desktop ApplicationsOutlookWordExcelPowerPointData AnalysisEvent PlanningLogistics ManagementResearchReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsIndependent JudgmentAttention to DetailIntegrityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Expenses Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustryExecutive SupportConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a VP of Area Sales
Manage and prioritize the VP’s calendar, meetings, and attendees
Coordinate the VP’s event speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, technology, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and action items
Prepare travel packs for international trips and large domestic events
Act as an authorized proxy for communications and approvals
Answer general questions, refer routine matters, and follow up on completion
Resolve issues within policies and guidelines and mentor administrative community members on problem solving
Arrange global travel and itineraries, manage Cisco expenses, and coordinate airline upgrades
Provide analytical support for executive special projects, including research, data analysis, and reports
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events such as GSX
Handle sensitive and confidential matters and materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting a principal at director level or above
Expert knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to connect with executive/senior staff and clients
Strong interpersonal skills and independent judgment
Utmost integrity and ability to balance strategic and tactical actions
Outstanding attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information
Preferred: past work experience in the high-tech industry
Preferred: prior Cisco experience
Preferred: Associate’s degree

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
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 per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
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
Global Services travel upgrade benefits when available