Regional Security Sales Leader - Commercial Tristate

The application window is expected to close on: 08/14/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.Meet the TeamThis is an exciting time to join a growing team that is focused on an important market opportunity for Cisco security. Our environment resembles that of a technology start-up, but within a well-resourced Fortune 100 company.Empowering the world to reach its full potential, securely—that’s our vision. We do this by providing effective security solutions and becoming our customers' most trusted partner. With Cisco Security, if it’s connected, it’s protected.Our outstanding sales team is motivated by a passion for keeping customers secure in a world of evolving cyber threats. Come join us, and let’s build the future of networking and security together.Your ImpactYou’ll craft and develop relationships with the local Cisco Sales teams, as well as within the customer and partner base via both direct and indirect touch, resulting in significant revenue growth. Internally, you will work with other leaders, sales specialists, technical architects, marketing representatives, product business unit teammates, threat research and intelligence professionals, and company executives.In this role as Regional Sales Leader, you will develop and execute sales strategies and tactics that address our customer’s biggest security challenges and improve Cisco's opportunity. Along with sales planning, this position is responsible for accurate forecasting, regular deal reviews, and leading account executives in the development and expansion of opportunities.Minimum Qualifications:* 8+ years of technical sales experience* 3+ years of sales management experience of a technical sales organization that includes salespeople and systems engineers* Experience leading sales teams within the US Commercial or Enterprise markets* Current knowledge of America's and Global market trends, with strong leadership skills in a cross-functional teaming environmentPreferred Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and an MBA or graduate degree preferred* Lead team of account executives to exceed quota and implement a profitable account strategy delivering Y/Y growth* Build an area go-to-market plan together with customers and partners to ensure we’re meeting their security outcomes* Prioritize customer engagement with a proficient understanding of market, and industry trends delivering value and thought leadership* Develop and implement strategies to exceed sales objectives through effective use of direct and extended team resources* Promotes creativity and energy among team, peers, and seniors alike by striking the ideal balance of direction and delegationWhy Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $366,600.00 to $472,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employeesExempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the nextAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family membersOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteerFor non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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%; andOnce 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:New York City Metro Area:$366,600.00 - $543,100.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:$329,800.00 - $512,400.00* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.Job SummaryJob number: 2018312Date posted : 2026-08-05Profession: SalesEmployment type: Full time