Account Executive - Acacia

Cisco • San Jose, CA

16h • $287,300 - $423,200 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a strong candidate to position and grow next generation optical solutions into the world’s largest cloud and data center customers. Our team is looking for a talented, energized and organized salesperson with the skills to position, and sell cutting edge solutions to the world’s most discerning data center and cloud network operators.

Requirements

• Knowledge of data center and cloud technologies
• Experienced with large cloud and data center operators
• Ability to engage technical and commercial team
• Self-driven with ability to work in a fast paced & dynamic environment
• 5 - 10+ years of experience in Datacenter/Compute space
• Demonstrated proficiency of the optical networking space
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in optical and/or DWDM space

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years in sales or marketing role

Responsibilities

• Position and grow next generation optical solutions into the world’s largest cloud and data center customers.
• Position and sell cutting edge solutions to the world’s most discerning data center and cloud network operators.
• Define & implement sales strategy in conjunction with product, engineering and operational teams.
• Successfully selling across multiple technical & commercial levels.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• performance-based incentive pay
• paid holidays
• floating holiday
• paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• paid days off for personal wellness
• paid vacation time
• flexible vacation time off program
• sick time off
• paid time away to volunteer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree