Strategy & Planning Manager

Application window expected to close on 08/23/2026; posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or sufficient applications are received.

About the Team

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.

Responsibilities

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 role offers a unique opportunity 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era—and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $198,500.00 to $273,800.00 for new hires in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. Below are the full salary ranges for specific locations:

• New York City Metro Area: $198,500.00 - $324,100.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $180,200.00 - $278,600.00

For quota-based sales roles, the ranges include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Eligibility for grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment

Paid time away includes:

• 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
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit (subject to business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours carried forward
• Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays:

• 0.75% 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%
• 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, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.