Solutions Engineer - Commercial, Houston TX

Cisco • Houston, TX

8d • $192,300 - $248,100 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Technical Sales Professional at Cisco, you join a team of subject matter experts dedicated to owning the technical relationship with our customers and partners. We are the architects of success, collaborating across the organization to translate complex business needs into innovative, cross-architectural solutions that drive real-world impact and ensure long-term customer success. You will serve as the primary technical influencer, bridging the gap between customer business objectives and Cisco’s cutting-edge technology. You will lead strategic planning, design comprehensive solutions that displace competition, and mobilize cross-functional teams to land and expand opportunities. This role is exciting because you are at the center of innovation, shaping the technical strategy for our most important customers.

Requirements

• 7 years of related experience
• Proven experience leading technical engagements with IT decision-makers and Lines of Business (LOB).
• Demonstrated success in designing and presenting cross-architecture technical solutions.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets through closed opportunities and new customer acquisition.
• Experience managing virtual support teams and utilizing sales resources to drive deal closure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Deep domain knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio and the competitive market landscape.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements.
• Proven ability to lead technical demonstrations and drive strategic solution conversations.
• Experience in cross-functional team leadership, mentorship, and driving educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic account planning to identify growth opportunities and align technical roadmaps with customer objectives.
• Design and present complex, cross-architecture solutions that address specific business challenges for technical executives.
• Leverage advanced competitive market insights to differentiate Cisco solutions and increase market share.
• Direct cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and elevate customer relationships.
• Lead demand generation and enablement campaigns while motivating extended teams to improve technical knowledge sharing.

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
• grants of Cisco 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 (for sales roles)

What This Job Offers

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