Solutions Engineer - SLED

Candidate must relocate or live in the listed Territory  Position will sit in North or South Dakota. Will consider Boarding State(Minnesota) with the ability to be onsite as needed  Meet the Team The Cisco Sales organization is a community of technical visionaries, strategists, and problem-solvers. We serve as the vital bridge between Cisco’s industry-leading technology and the real-world business challenges our customers face. When you join our team, you are at the forefront of digital transformation, working collaboratively to architect solutions that define the future of technology and secure our customers' success in an ever-evolving marketplace.

As a Technical Sales Professional, you are the trusted advisor and primary technical influencer for our customers and partners. You will shape senior-level technical strategies, translate complex business needs into comprehensive cross-architectural solutions, and drive the full lifecycle of high-impact deals. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives on navigating complex environments, displacing competition, and mobilizing stakeholders to achieve transformative business outcomes. Develop multi-year strategic plans for customers that integrate Cisco’s broad, cross-architectural portfolio. Lead high-stakes engagements with IT decision-makers and senior executives to influence technical strategy. Design and present custom solutions that align deeply with customer business objectives and technical requirements. Orchestrate virtual sales teams, leveraging internal resources and tools to manage the end-to-end sales process. Utilize advanced competitive intelligence to differentiate Cisco solutions and proactively address market shifts.

5+ years of experience in technical sales, pre-sales engineering, or professional services for enterprise-level IT solutions. Proven experience managing the end-to-end technical sales cycle, from identifying customer requirements to closing deals. Experience developing and executing multi-year account or strategic business plans for high-value customers. Experience leading cross-functional or virtual sales teams to drive complex, multi-architecture technical initiatives. Demonstrated experience presenting technical solutions to and influencing IT decision-makers or C-suite executives.

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. CCNP Enterprise or CCIE or obtain CCNP within a year of hiring Expert-level knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio and industry-standard networking architectures. Proven ability to act as a consultative trusted advisor, translating complex business problems into actionable technical requirements. Strong strategic agility and ability to adjust sales tactics in response to competitive market shifts or business disruptions. Excellent executive presence and communication skills, with a focus on building long-term, high-trust relationships with customers and partners. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT APPLY FOR EMPLOYEES IN AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY & NETHERLANDS 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