Account Executive - Portfolio - Public Sector - Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Cisco seeks an experienced Account Executive to lead digital transformation initiatives for UAE public sector clients. You will own the full sales cycle, build C-suite relationships, and orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive account plans to meet and exceed sales targets in UAE public sector
- Build and maintain strong C level relationships as a trusted advisor aligned with government digital transformation goals
- Lead and coordinate internal teams to deliver end to end solutions tailored to public sector needs
- Manage complex contract negotiations and oversee the full sales cycle
- Analyze market trends, policy changes, and procurement processes to position Cisco as preferred partner
- Collaborate with partners to build a robust ecosystem supporting government procurement and project execution
- Leverage Cisco's technology stack and AI driven sales tools to enhance sales efficiency and pipeline accuracy
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related Technical field
- Minimum 10 years of technology sales experience with Public Sector or Government accounts in UAE or Middle East
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in the region
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Arabic
- Deep understanding of UAE public sector procurement and regulatory environments
- Master's degree or MBA (preferred)
- Experience selling cloud, security, and software defined networking solutions (preferred)
- Established network within UAE government organizations (preferred)
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Meet The Team
- As an Account Executive for the UAE Public Sector, you will be the strategic leader driving Cisco's digital transformation initiatives across government entities and public institutions.
- You will own the entire sales cycle, from opportunity identification to deal closure, ensuring alignment with national digital agendas and Cisco's portfolio.
- Your role is pivotal in building trusted C suite relationships and orchestrating cross functional teams to deliver innovative, integrated solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Account Management: Develop and execute comprehensive account plans to meet and exceed sales targets, expanding Cisco's footprint within the UAE public sector.
- Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong C level relationships, acting as a trusted advisor aligned with government digital transformation goals and regulatory requirements.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Lead and coordinate internal teams (engineering, services, partners) to deliver end to end solutions tailored to public sector needs.
- Contract Negotiation: Manage complex contract negotiations and oversee the full sales cycle to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Market Intelligence: Analyze market trends, policy changes, and procurement processes to proactively position Cisco as the preferred technology partner.
- Partner Ecosystem Development: Collaborate with partners to build a robust ecosystem that supports government procurement and project execution.
- Sales Tools Utilization: Leverage Cisco's technology stack and AI driven sales tools to enhance sales efficiency and pipeline accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related Technical field.
- Minimum 10 years of technology sales experience, with a focus on Public Sector or Government accounts in the UAE or Middle East.
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas in the region.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) and proficiency in Arabic.
- Deep understanding of UAE public sector procurement, regulatory environments, and government digital transformation initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA.
- Experience selling cloud, security, and software defined networking solutions.
- Established network of relationships within UAE government and semi government organizations.
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and lead through influence.
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.
- We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.
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