Jobs · Business Development · Illinois

Virtual Sales Account Executive (Remote)

Cisco · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Business Development$109k–$138k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role involves building and advancing a high-quality pipeline by making 30+ targeted outbound calls daily to generate, qualify, and progress opportunities. The role also includes guiding opportunities through the sales process, collaborating with field sales and cross-functional teams, and working with channel and ecosystem partners.

Responsibilities

  • Make 30+ targeted outbound calls daily to generate, qualify, and progress opportunities.
  • Use account-based strategies to identify key contacts and create new business opportunities.
  • Research target accounts to inform outreach and engagement efforts.
  • Take ownership of deals from initial engagement through to completion, ensuring a positive experience for prospects and customers.
  • Manage and lead multiple opportunities simultaneously, keeping momentum and engagement high throughout each stage of the sales process.
  • Maintain accurate pipeline information and sales activity in CRM systems, supporting effective forecasting and planning.
  • Partner with field sales and cross-functional teams to support broader account strategies and ensure customer needs are met.
  • Collaborate with channel and ecosystem partners to identify joint opportunities, coordinate outreach, and advance deals, maximizing value for customers and driving mutual success.
  • Share protocols and market insights to help achieve team sales goals.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in inside sales or business development in the technology or SaaS sector.
  • Track record of successfully moving prospects through the sales process and contributing to revenue targets.
  • Understanding of SaaS sales cycles and consultative sales approaches, including prospecting, qualification, and solution positioning.
  • Adaptable, organized, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
  • Coachable, with a continuous learning mindset and a focus on results.

Qualifications

  • Track record of successfully moving prospects through the sales process and contributing to revenue targets.
  • Understanding of SaaS sales cycles and consultative sales approaches, including prospecting, qualification, and solution positioning.
  • Adaptable, organized, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
  • Coachable, with a continuous learning mindset and a focus on results.

Skills

  • Outbound calling skills.
  • Account-based strategies.
  • Sales cycle understanding.
  • CRM proficiency.
  • Collaboration and teamwork.
  • Adaptability and organization.
  • Continuous learning mindset.

Benefits

  • 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.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $109,400.00 to $138,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canadian 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.

Schedule

This role can be performed from any location within the United States.

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