We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to lead sales efforts within the Education (Public Sector) segment in Switzerland. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in securing large strategic wins, collaborating effectively with a diverse partner ecosystem, and consistently exceeding performance targets. Utilizing a comprehensive Go-to-Market Sales Model, the role requires a focus on customer value selling, strategic account planning, and the implementation of Challenger Sales methodologies, while aligning with national priorities. Key responsibilities include driving sales achievement through meticulous account and resource planning, accurate forecasting, and ensuring profitable growth. The role also demands strong financial acumen to analyze customer priorities, assess consumption models, and support business planning. In addition, the Account Manager will be responsible for maintaining and nurturing existing communities within the education sector

Minimum Qualifications:

• At a minimum one year+ of account management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in selling large and complex technology solutions
• Fluency in German language
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to focus on business outcomes and articulate strategies to senior customer Executives
• Ability to lead large, sophisticated deals and position the business value of IT solutions to CIOs and business leaders
• Self-starter with the ability to build executive relationships, articulate Cisco's product and business strategies, create demand and close deals
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with complex technical solutions including calling on key decision makers and all other technical and business influencers
• The ability to negotiate solutions and resolve issues with peers, partners and customers employing a Win/Win philosophy
• Solid Understanding of Cisco's portfolio and service capabilities
• An ability to work with Systems Engineering and Architecture Teams in creating integrated solutions that address complex problems with a focus on the Cisco value proposition
• Fluency in Swiss German

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• When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process
• U.S. employees have to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings
• Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community
• Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
• 75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation
• For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid
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