Director, Sales

Cisco•Atlanta, GA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Americas AI Infrastructure and Connectivity (AIC) group at Cisco delivers high-performance, scalable, and energy-efficient network infrastructure and cloud solutions, including Cisco Silicon One ASIC-based routers and AI-ready cloud infrastructure such as Cisco UCS X-Series and Intersight Cloud Orchestrator. Our customers span telcos, cloud providers, large enterprises, public sector organizations, and webscale companies requiring uniform, programmable, and automated network and cloud architectures. Join a dynamic, inclusive team driving innovation at the intersection of AI, cloud, and networking. As Sales Director for the Americas region, you will own the strategy, go-to-market planning, and sales execution for Cisco’s AI Infrastructure and Connectivity portfolio. You will lead a specialist sales team to drive balanced growth across hardware and software offerings critical to AI transformation and mass-scale infrastructure. Success in this role means accelerating Cisco’s position as a leader in AI infrastructure by building strong C-suite relationships, driving operational rigor, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing sales culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience in networking, cloud infrastructure, or AI-related technology markets.
Experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with C-suite executives (CTO, CIO, Chief Strategy Officers).
Experience driving sales strategy and execution for both hardware and software portfolios in AI, cloud, or networking domains.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in a technical discipline) preferred.
Deep understanding of AI infrastructure market dynamics and emerging technologies.
Experience leading sales teams through business transformation and market transitions.
Strong operational skills in pipeline management, forecasting, and sales process rigor.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity of thought and background.

Responsibilities

Own the strategy, go-to-market planning, and sales execution for Cisco’s AI Infrastructure and Connectivity portfolio.
Lead a specialist sales team to drive balanced growth across hardware and software offerings critical to AI transformation and mass-scale infrastructure.
Accelerate Cisco’s position as a leader in AI infrastructure by building strong C-suite relationships.
Drive operational rigor.
Foster an inclusive, high-performing sales culture.

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
Restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary (for sales roles)