Cisco

Sales Acceleration Manager

Cisco
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $266,100 - $346,200 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in partner and alliance management, with a strong focus on developing and operationalizing go-to-market strategies for Global System Integrators. Proven ability to drive measurable business outcomes through cross-functional collaboration and strategic initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Partner/Alliance ManagementGo-To-Market Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationExperience with Global System IntegratorsCybersecurity and IT Operations Expertise

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber SecuritySplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and implement the global strategy for the global system integrator partner ecosystem
  • Accelerate growth and develop new routes to market
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Finance to translate technologies into scalable commercial partner monetization frameworks
  • Monitor market shifts in AI and platform ecosystems to influence the organizational roadmap
  • Build fiscal and longer-term go-to-market strategy for the Splunk GSI business
  • Define and operationalize common success metrics across GSI partners
  • Track and report GSI business performance against established metrics
  • Identify, prioritize, and drive critical cross-functional initiatives that accelerate the Splunk GSI business
  • Develop ecosystem plays involving Cloud Service Providers and Technology partners
  • Pursue cross-portfolio opportunities, new partner incubation, and investment/funding mechanisms
  • Drive cadence with Theater, Technology, and Cisco cross-functional teams to improve collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 12+ years of experience in partner/alliance management, channel sales, or GTM strategy roles, including direct experience with Global System Integrators (GSIs)
  • 5+ years of experience building and operationalizing joint go-to-market strategies with strategic partners
  • 8+ years of experience working cross-functionally across sales, product, and partner organizations to drive measurable business outcomes
  • 8+ years of experience in Strategy & Operations, Management Consulting, or Sales Acceleration
  • Experience partnering with major GSIs such as Accenture, Deloitte, HCL, TCS, Infosys, or Kyndryl
  • Experience in Cybersecurity, Observability, IT Operations, or Enterprise Data/Analytics platforms
  • Track record of driving renewals and expansion motions through partner channels
  • Strong executive presence and experience influencing senior collaborators without direct authority
  • Experience with partner enablement, Centers of Excellence (CoE) development, or joint investment/funding models
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience

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 with no defined limit for eligible 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
  • No cap on incentive compensation once performance exceeds 100% attainment for quota-based sales roles

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Hard Skills
GTM StrategyBusiness Performance TrackingJoint Investment ModelsSuccess Metrics OperationalizationSales AccelerationManagement ConsultingPartner EnablementMarket AnalysisEcosystem DevelopmentCross-Portfolio Opportunities
Soft Skills
Executive PresenceInfluencing Without AuthorityCollaborationStrategic ThinkingInitiative Driving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree
Industry Keywords
Global System IntegratorsCybersecurityObservabilityIT OperationsEnterprise Data/AnalyticsCloud Service ProvidersCenters of Excellence