Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco • San Jose, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Join our Go-to-Market Sales Strategy & Planning team, a highly collaborative group driving transformative sales strategies and market execution! We work across sales, marketing, product, and finance to deliver scalable go-to-market (GTM) plans that fuel growth and success. Through strategic analysis, data-driven insights, and cross-functional alignment, we play a pivotal role in crafting business outcomes and empowering teams to achieve excellence. As a GTM Strategy and Planning Consultant - GSSO (Global Specialist Sales Organization), you will lead the development and execution of sales and GTM strategies to achieve top-line growth and market expansion. You will partner with diverse collaborator groups to align on priorities, critical metrics, and actionable plans while analyzing data and market trends to drive informed decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to influence business trajectory and contribute to Cisco's success!

Requirements

• 2-3+ years in management consulting or corporate strategy, ideally with a top-tier consulting firm or technology company
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis, with experience using tools like Excel, Alteryx, and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree or demonstrated success and promotions within relevant field.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and performance benchmarking within SaaS, cloud, or cybersecurity industries
• Proven ability to think both strategically and operationally, solving complex business challenges
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including experience presenting to senior leadership
• Strong ability to manage multiple cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A proactive, adaptable approach to navigating change and delivering results in an ambiguous environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sales and GTM strategies to achieve top-line growth and market expansion.
• Partner with diverse collaborator groups to align on priorities, critical metrics, and actionable plans.
• Analyze data and market trends to drive informed decision-making.
• Influence business trajectory and contribute to Cisco's success.

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
• 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
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness
• 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
• Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level