Leader, Regional Sales
Cisco
- Location
- Herndon Virginia, US
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
Skills
About this role
The application window is expected to close on: 09/16/2026 The candidate for this role should live in the Atlantic Region (i.e. Pittsburgh, DC, VA DE, MD, etc).
Role
Summary The Regional Sales Leader will serve as a pivotal member of the enterprise sales organization, responsible for driving revenue growth, market penetration, and long-term customer success within the assigned territory. This role involves leading a high-performing team of account executives to identify, qualify, and close complex enterprise-level deals. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and an inspirational coach who fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and client-centricity while ensuring the team consistently meets or exceeds goals of the region.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive regional sales strategy that aligns with global enterprise objectives, identifying key growth opportunities and mitigating competitive risks.
Team
Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of enterprise account executives; provide ongoing performance coaching, foster professional development, and ensure high levels of team engagement. Revenue Management: Own the regional sales forecasting rituals, maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene and provide accurate, data-driven reporting to executive leadership. Client Relationship Management: Act as an executive sponsor for major accounts; engage with C-suite stakeholders to facilitate high-level negotiations, secure long-term contracts, and ensure high customer satisfaction and retention. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and Finance teams to ensure a seamless end-to-end customer experience and to provide feedback that informs future product development. Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to adjust regional tactics proactively.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is highly preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise software or B2B technology sales. Proven track record of managing and scaling a high-performing sales environment and consistently exceeding multi-million dollar revenue quotas. Deep expertise in complex, long-cycle consultative sales processes and enterprise contract negotiations. Strong financial acumen, including experience with budget management and complex deal structuring. Ability to travel within the assigned region as required.
Preferred Skills
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at the C-suite and Board level. Advanced proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales enablement tools to track performance and drive operational efficiency. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic initiatives. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced organizational structure. Exceptional conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, with a focus on collaborative team building. Why 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