Executive Assistant, VP, Area Sales

. Support a VP of Area Sales .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $84,800 - $111,500 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a VP of Area Sales
Manage and prioritize the VP’s calendar, schedules, meetings, attendees, and delegates
Coordinate 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 questions, route routine matters, follow up on completion, and resolve issues within policies and guidelines
Mentor administrative community members on problem solving
Make global travel arrangements and manage Cisco expenses
Provide analytical support for special projects by researching issues, analyzing problems, compiling data, and preparing reports
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events
Handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally

What you’ll need

4+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting a principal at director level or above
Expert-level 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, independent judgment, utmost integrity, and ability to balance strategic and tactical actions
Outstanding attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information
Preferred: high-tech industry experience
Preferred: prior Cisco experience

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
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units may be available, vesting following 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
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