Managing Director - Prague

Job Description

What You'll Do

Inspiring and leading the Cisco sales team (sales, technical staff, Channel managers, and support staff) to success

Implementing Cisco's Operational Excellence Policies and Processes

Developing and executing a sales strategy and tactics that maximize Cisco opportunity within the customer and partner environment throughout for Service Provider/Enterprise/ Commercial and Public Sector

Along with sales planning, this position is responsible for accurate forecasting and managing the Cisco sales team

Direct customer and Cisco partner contact will comprise a major portion of this assignment

Develop, manage and foster all necessary Cisco Partner relationships at CxO level

The job will involve and require interactions with government officials and heads of state. The role therefore not only comprises sales responsibility but also the representation of Cisco at that level.

The function includes the management of the direct reports and the host management of the indirect reports based in the region.

Who You'll Work With

Cisco is looking for an inspiring leader who sees it as a challenge to drive Operational Excellence in a very dynamic sales market place. The General Manager will lead the Cisco account team, represent Cisco in the marketplace, manage Employee Performance, Government Relations and Media and Press Relations

Who You Are

7-10 years related experience in network technologies, solutions and applications in the Enterprise and Public sector

Significant demonstrable sales success in both indirect and direct sales environments. Creating sales results is the principal measure of performance.

Experience with International sales processes

Experience of implementation of corporate policies

Strong financial skills are a must

Outstanding English communication skills coupled with great presentation skills

In-depth understanding of the telecommunications and financial regulatory drivers in the country

Excellent stakeholder management skills and virtual management experience

Enjoy networking through travel to corporate headquarters and key customers

Managing employee performance and development of management team

Why Cisco

At Cisco, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.

Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays and learns, but our edge comes from our people.

We connect everything – people, process, data and things – and we use those connections to change our world for the better.

We innovate everywhere - From launching a new era of networking that adapts, learns and protects, to building Cisco Services that accelerate businesses and business results. Our technology powers entertainment, retail, healthcare, education and more – from Smart Cities to your everyday devices.

We benefit everyone - We do all of this while striving for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities. Colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco