Leader, Solutions Engineer, SLED

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

4d•$209,100 - $275,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Solutions Engineering team sits at the intersection of technology and strategy, helping customers translate ambitious business goals into real-world outcomes with Cisco's architectures. We work cross-functionally with Engineering, CX, Partners, and Marketing to identify emerging opportunities, solve complex technical challenges, and shape the future of customer environments. This is a team that thrives on collaboration, technical depth, and a genuine commitment to customer success — driving both innovation and measurable growth across the business.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience required
Experience overseeing technical sales management activities for a defined region, operation, theatre/country, or geo
Demonstrated ability to engage with high-level stakeholders such as CXOs, Directors, and key IT personnel
Proven track record managing complex, extended sales cycles (often exceeding one year) for strategic accounts and large competitive deals

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree + 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience
Preferred qualifications vary based on team and business needs

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Solutions Engineers within a single region, providing coaching and guidance that drives consistent quota achievement and sparks innovation
Integrate technical sales initiatives into account planning to ensure coherent, aligned execution of technical sales strategy
Translate broader technical sales initiatives into locally relevant plans, leveraging market intelligence and installed base insights to uncover new sales opportunities
Partner with key stakeholders to resolve escalated client issues and support high-value, strategic deals
Oversee in-person demand-generation events and implement new tools/approaches that deepen customer engagement
Foster open forums and cross-functional collaboration, integrating diverse insights to continuously refine solution design and account planning

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)
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
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)