Solutions Engineer - Global Enterprise Segment - Arkansas Premier

The application window is expected to close on: February 18, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled and dynamic Cisco Solutions Engineer. This position plays a pivotal role in delivering pre-sales technical expertise, designing innovative Cisco architectures, and showcasing the value of our cutting-edge solutions. You’ll lead the charge in driving digital transformation and achieving strategic business outcomes through advanced technology and thought leadership. Your Impact We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled and dynamic Cisco Enterprise Solutions Engineer to join the Global Enterprise Segment (GES) Premier Area. This position plays a pivotal role in delivering pre-sales technical expertise, designing innovative Cisco architectures, and showcasing the value of our cutting-edge solutions. Working closely with one of Cisco’s largest global accounts, you’ll lead the charge in driving digital transformation and achieving strategic business outcomes through advanced technology and thought leadership.

• Master Cisco's Portfolio: Build expertise across Networking Cloud, Security Cloud, Collaboration, Full Stack Observability (FSO), and our Power of the Platform.
• Drive Adoption: Integrate software and subscription solutions into technical strategies, ensuring recurring revenue and increased customer adoption.
• Consultative Design: Translate customer requirements into scalable and integrated Cisco solutions while designing and delivering impactful proofs of value (PoVs), demos, and workshops using tools like dCloud, DevNet, and GVE.

Sales Expertise: Building Trust as a Technical Advisor

• Strategic Engagement: Cultivate trusted relationships with technical and business decision-makers to align Cisco’s solutions with their goals.
• End-to-End Selling: Lead technical engagements and demonstrate consultative selling skills by presenting tailored use cases, ROI analyses, and solution roadmaps that resonate with customers.

Leadership: Educating and Inspiring Others

• Technology Evangelism: Articulate Cisco’s value to both technical and non-technical audiences through blogs, case studies, best practices, and events.
• Mentorship: Foster growth by mentoring peers, customers, and partners, and collaborate with Cisco’s Business Units to shape product roadmaps.

Collaboration: Scaling Success Through Teamwork

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales teams, customer success teams, and service sellers to deliver comprehensive solutions and seamless transitions post-sale.
• Tool Mastery: Leverage Salesforce (SFDC), Solution Builder, and other tools to enhance sales processes, measure success, and deliver impactful demos.
• Solution Expert: Translate customer needs into Cisco solutions that drive outcomes and deliver value.
• Customer Advocate: Build trusted relationships, enabling customers to leverage innovative technologies to meet their strategic goals.
• Teacher and Leader: Inspire and educate colleagues and stakeholders, showcasing the impact of Cisco technologies.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in networking, telecommunications, or data center industries, including experience with Cisco or competitor products.
• 3+ Pre-sales experience and a strong understanding of customer environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCNP, CCDP, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation skills

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