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1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

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Corporate Strategy Manager MBA (Intern) United States

What You’ll Do

The Corporate Strategy team is part of the Chief Strategy Office, which helps craft Cisco’s business vision and strategy, partnering with Cisco’s executive leadership team and senior leaders throughout the company. As a Corporate Strategy Manager:

• You will drive projects that identify and explore new technologies and business models to extend Cisco’s technology leadership and customer relevance, then lead the decision-making, execution and investments to make those opportunities a reality
• You will work closely with Cisco business units and cross-functional leadership to formulate long-term strategic priorities and plans related to e.g., emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, competitive dynamics, and internal business performance improvement
• You will influence both organic and inorganic growth strategy, including opportunities for Cisco to build, buy, partner, invest or co-develop
• You will work cross-functionally across external and internal collaborators, partnering closely with Cisco’s product, engineering, finance, sales, marketing and other teams
• You will be expected to become an expert in Cisco’s business and have a solid grasp on the markets we serve and competitors we face

Joining the Corporate Strategy team will give you the chance to explore highly complex problems, gain insight into the strategic issues which are forefront in the minds of the executive leadership team, and create relationships with people across the entire organization.

Who You Are

You are a strategic problem solver with exceptional analytical skills, adept at dissecting complex and ambiguous issues and synthesizing actionable strategies. Your leadership qualities, coupled with strong communication and presentation skills, enable you to influence outcomes and drive projects across Cisco’s diverse teams. With a solid financial acumen and a quick learning curve in the high-tech industry, you excel in project management and execution. You are adaptable, collaborative, and possess the integrity necessary to foster trust and respect within the organization. Your commitment to personal and professional growth, as well as the development of others, positions you as a potential future leader who can contribute significantly to Cisco’s strategic vision and business performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an MBA program
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• 2+ years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm, corporate strategy function, technology company, or financial services field (preferably with exposure to high-tech)
• Proficiency in all areas of strategy development, including project management, business analysis, problem solving, executive communication, consensus building, and people development

Regional Sales Specialist Leader-Enterprise, Irvine

You’ll have the ability to own the team that will develop and execute a sales strategy to achieve sales targets for Cloud + AI Infrastructure products and services and identify and prioritize target accounts and develop relationships with key decision-makers. You will need to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years directly leading a technology sales team and managing cross-functional teams.
• 10+ years in technology sales, preferably with a focus on Compute, Data Center Networking, Storage Area Networking, and workloads like AI, Virtualization, Bare Metal, or related fields.
• Validated knowledge of industry trends such new workloads like AI technology, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Ability to present and demonstrate solutions to prospective clients, highlighting their benefits and competitive advantages as well as customize proposals and deliver compelling sales presentations that address the needs of all parties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into business value for clients.
• Experience using CRM software to empower a sales team and drive execution
• Engage with clients to understand their business challenges and needs related to common workloads like Virtualization and AI as examples.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, engineering, product development, channel and solutions partners and customer success, to align sales strategies and improve customer experiences.