Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco

. Define Cisco’s global go-to-market strategy .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Greece, Netherlands, FranceSeniorLead💰 $198,500 - $273,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in go-to-market strategy and sales investment decision-making, with a strong ability to build quantitative models and deliver strategic recommendations to senior executives. Proficient in navigating complex global organizations and influencing stakeholders effectively.

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Go-To-Market StrategyQuantitative ModelingStrategic RecommendationsExecutive CommunicationB2B Technology Experience

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisScenario PlanningProblem SolvingSales StrategyCorporate StrategyInvestment Decision-MakingData AnalysisMarket OptimizationCapacity PlanningCoverage Modeling

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersNavigating Complex OrganizationsStructured Execution RoadmapsAnalytical Insight

Tools & Technologies

TableauAlteryxExcelPowerPointAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Enterprise B2B TechnologyManagement ConsultingTwo-Tier Partner DistributionRecurring Revenue BusinessSales Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define Cisco’s global go-to-market strategy
Identify multi-year growth opportunities
Optimize routes-to-market
Guide sales investment decisions based on changing market and customer needs
Address complex and unstructured go-to-market questions
Deliver rigorous analytical insight
Shape executive narratives aligning Sales Leadership around strategic direction, investment decisions, and operating model change
Work directly with Sales Leadership, GTM Acceleration Leadership, Regional Strategy & Planning teams, Finance, and Corporate Strategy
Operate across worldwide go-to-market strategy, sales investment, and executive decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a quantitative discipline
8+ years of progressive experience in go-to-market strategy, sales strategy, corporate strategy, or management consulting
Experience building robust quantitative models for coverage, capacity, investment, or scenario planning
Experience developing and delivering strategic recommendations to VP-level stakeholders or higher
Experience in the enterprise B2B technology sector
Experience with direct and two-tier partner distribution models and recurring revenue businesses
5+ years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm preferred
Hypothesis-driven problem solving, complex quantitative modeling, and scenario analysis
Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured execution roadmaps
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Experience influencing senior executive stakeholders and navigating large, complex, matrixed global organizations without formal authority
Proficiency with Tableau and Alteryx
Expert-level Excel and PowerPoint
Fluency applying AI tools to analytical work
MBA or master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

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, 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 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 annually
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
Benefits and perks described on the Cisco careers site