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# Solutions Engineer - SLED

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Pierre, SD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $208,200.0 - $264,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Architecture, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/DDD2ADAC2AF14342AE38B209D0B16114/job/

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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