Executive Communications Manager
About The Position
The Global Specialists Sales Communications team shapes Specialists sales leadership's vision and strategy into clear, memorable narratives that inform and inspire sellers and strategic stakeholders. We aim to provide a coordinated, predictable communications experience that makes it easy for our sellers to know what matters most. As a team, we continuously refine our craft, use AI to find more effective ways to work, and elevate our collective expertise together. The Executive Communications Manager will execute a strategic communications plan for the SVP of Collaboration Sales to advance business priorities and deliver customer outcomes. This role is pivotal in shaping impactful messaging that informs sellers and engages customers, positioning the executive as a thought leader. The manager will create and deliver content that enables the executive to achieve business objectives across diverse audiences, both internal and external, and champion the Intelligent Workplace Experience opportunity, highlighting how Cisco’s innovative approach to creating intelligent, AI-driven workplaces that connect people, places, and technology.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree and 7+ years of experience in Communications roles
- Must be available for Eastern morning hours.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a willingness to develop and grow executive communications capabilities.
- Experience collaborating across global teams and functions to align messaging and drive impact.
- Ability to quickly absorb new information, adapt to changing priorities, and apply new skills effectively.
- Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and a commitment to improving through coaching and mentorship.
- Ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, engaging communications.
- Ability to synthesize feedback and data into actionable insights that enhance executive influence and seller engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Intelligent Workplace Experience concepts and Collaboration business is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic communications plan aligned with the SVP’s business priorities.
- Craft compelling messaging, keynotes, presentations, and strategic communications deliverables tailored to varied audiences.
- Champion the Intelligent Workplace Experience opportunity by integrating its strategic importance into communications and developing storytelling tactics that resonate with sellers and customers.
- Design and implement scalable communications that equip sellers with essential content, tools, and information to excel in their roles.
- Manage communication vehicles to ensure effective delivery and engagement with sellers.
- Gather feedback and synthesize insights to enhance the executive’s ability to inspire sellers and drive customer outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with the Global Specialists Sales Communications team, Global Sales Communications team, product leads, and key functions to integrate and align messaging.
- Develop and manage a LinkedIn strategy to amplify executive presence and engagement.
- Demonstrate consistent communications excellence and commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 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 (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
