Solutions Engineer

The application window is expected to close by 9 / 23 / 24What You'll DoYou will partner with our Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions up demonstrations and explaining features and benefits to customers designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs.

You will gain access to the palette of Cisco technologies and applications in a variety of vertical markets.You will collaborate with the Account Manager to recommend and develop customer solution offerings.

You will provide an architectural perspective across the Cisco product portfolio and can use your technical specialization for specific opportunities.

You will act in an increasingly consultative fashion and be looked to as a guide, or trusted technical adviser, in your field by the account team and customers.

You will keep up-to-date on relevant competitors' solutions, products, and services.You will assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.

You will actively participate as a specialist on the assigned Virtual Team and provide consultative support in their area of specialization to other Systems Engineers.

Who You'll Work WithYou will work with a team of Systems Engineers who partner with Account Managers. We work with partners and customers to ensure the best possible solution.

We have been in roles from 2 years to 16 years and support and empower each other. We have a wide range of interests outside of work, but we all love technology.

Who You AreYou are passionate about the customer experience and excited about new technology. You are a true teammate and love to learn.

You have a knowledge of baseline SE skills and in-depth knowledge in at least one specialization in either Data Center, Collaboration, Security, or Route / Switch / Wireless.

You know relevant solution sets, product line specifications, performance criteria, and applications.You have an understanding and are conversant about the company, competitors, technologies, solutions, product strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

You show technical knowledge consultative skills and ability to work effectively and contribute to the extended team.Minimum qualifications : You have excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Confirmed technical knowledge and consultative skills.4+ years-related experience preferred (less will be considered). Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required.

Pre-sales experience is required.Typically requires BS / BA (EE / CS) or equivalent work experience.Why Cisco#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re old (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company.

And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns, and protects. No other company can do what we do you can’t put us in a box!But Digital Transformation is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.

We take accountability, bold steps, and take the difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are.

Passion for technology and world-changing? Be you, with us!We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Cisco #CiscoJobs #WeAreCiscoLocation : Offsite, New York, New York, USAlternate LocationNew JerseyArea of InterestSales - ProductCompensation Range202200 USD - 256800 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology Interest*NoneJob Id1426928Message to applicants applying to work in the U.

S. and / or Canada : When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.

S. and / or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only;

employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.

Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday.

Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO.

We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components.

• For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows : .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%;

and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.