Business Development Manager - 1437032

Cisco

291d • $125,500 - $186,700

About The Position

The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. The successful applicant must have a current US Government TS/SCI Full Scope Poly Clearance. Meet The Team: Cisco's CX Services Acceleration team is passionate about helping customers unlock the full value of their technology investments through Cisco Professional Services. We adopt a “better together” mindset—fueling innovation, sharing insights, growing our services portfolio, and enabling success across the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in engineering or science; MBA or Master's is advantageous.
• 7+ years in IT, focusing on business development, project management, or service delivery.
• CCNP or equivalent certification.
• Proficient in Cisco Enterprise Networking, Data Center, cloud infrastructures, automation, and migration strategies.
• Knowledgeable in Cisco AI-ready infrastructure and security concepts.
• Strong project management skills with cross-functional leadership experience.
• Financial expertise in ROI/value analysis and P&L management.
• Familiarity with Cisco services: High-Value Services, Success Tracks, Guide Care, Lifecycle Services, Solutions Attach Services, and Advanced Services Transaction.
• Understanding of IT operations models and ITIL frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cisco quoting tools, CRM, and deal booking processes.
• Knowledge of the contracting lifecycle and partner/subcontractor delivery models; contract drafting experience is a plus.
• Passion for continuous learning both technically and strategically.
• Outstanding communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong customer relationship management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies, qualify opportunities, and build tailored solutions for customer needs and transformation goals.
• Convert technical requirements into service proposals, covering scope, pricing, and work statements.
• Align Cisco architectures with customer priorities for multi-domain engagements.
• Identify and mitigate risks in solution design and delivery.
• Lead governance and pre-sales processes with sales, CX delivery, finance, and contracting teams.
• Ensure smooth transition to delivery by collaborating with guides and leaders.
• Participate actively in the BDM community by sharing insights and leading initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Enterprise Networking and Data Center, including SD-WAN, SD-Access, ACI, NX-OS, Hyperflex, and AI-ready infrastructure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
• Vacation time off with flexible policy.
• Sick time off policy with 80 hours provided on hire date.
• Paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree