Meet The Team
We are hiring for one of the most exciting sales roles in SP EMEA. You are joining the most innovative, energetic, innovative and successful Global Account Team in Europe, Africa and India and Top 5 customer of Cisco. We are growing in double digits and as one of the leading Account Managers in this truly international team covering 17 Markets around the globe, you will be responsible for Vodafone Germany, the biggest Market in Vodafone Group representing 30% of its EBITA and Romania a growing Market.
Join a Winning Team: Drive Growth with Vodafone Germany & Romania!
Are you a driven, ambitious sales professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and be rewarded for your success? We're hiring for one of the most exciting sales opportunities in Service Provider (SP) Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and we want YOU to be a part of it!
Your Impact
This isn't just another sales role; it's a chance to join a top-tier, globally recognized Global Account Team and partner with one of Cisco's Top 5 customers - Vodafone. We're experiencing dynamic double-digit growth, and as a key Account Manager within our energetic and innovative international team (covering 17 markets across Europe, Africa, and India), you'll be at the forefront of this expansion.
You will take ownership of Vodafone Germany, the powerhouse market representing 30% of Vodafone Group's EBITA, and the rapidly growing Romanian market. You'll be instrumental in expanding our Infrastructure Provisioning (IP) transport franchise while also driving growth across a comprehensive portfolio including mobility, enterprise IT, collaboration, Acquisition Integration (AI), observability, and automation.
Why Vodafone is a Game-Changer:
• Digital Backbone: Vodafone is a high-octane global telecommunications titan, powering millions across Europe, Africa, and India. They are innovators, constantly pushing the boundaries of connectivity.
• Industry Leader: From being the "Connectivity King" with vast mobile and fixed networks to being the "Internet of Things (IoT) Trailblazer" connecting over 150 million devices, Vodafone is shaping the future.
• Future-Forward: They are at the cutting edge of Fifth Generation Wireless (5G) deployment and committed to "Purpose-Led Innovation," using technology for sustainability and digital inclusion.
Your Autonomy and Support:
We empower you to lead. You'll have the freedom to develop your own strategies for Germany and Romania, working independently or collaboratively with your teammate, without artificial limitations. You'll report directly to the Director of Vodafone Europe and Group, and you'll be backed by a dedicated global team, including specialized Sales Engineers (SEs), providing you with unparalleled support.
What We're Looking For:
We seek a "hunter" with a proven ability to open doors and a natural talent for building deep, lasting relationships. You are:
• Highly Self-Motivated: Driven to develop these significant markets and achieve exceptional results.
• Excellent Relationship Skills: Possessing the ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships to keep and extend key Cisco champions at Vodafone Germany.
• Strategic & Politically Savvy: Adept at navigating the complexities of a global account, managing political landscapes, and overcoming challenges.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You see opportunities and seize them, acting with ownership and a drive for success.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years proven experience as an Account Manager with large, complex accounts
• Understanding of the Service Provider (SP) market and its dynamics.
• Demonstrated success selling Cisco's IP Transport portfolio and other Cisco solutions.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Willingness to travel.
• Familiarity with Cisco's sales processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record of driving new business.
• Exceptional deal-making abilities.
• Strong solution-oriented approach to customer engagement.
If you're ready to take on a challenging, rewarding, and high-impact sales role with a leading global player, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dynamic team and shape the future of connectivity.
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. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years proven experience as an Account Manager with large, complex accounts
- Understanding of the Service Provider (SP) market and its dynamics
- Demonstrated success selling Cisco's IP Transport portfolio and other Cisco solutions
- Fluent in German and English
- Willingness to travel
- Familiarity with Cisco's sales processes
- Proven ability to open doors and build lasting customer relationships
- Highly self-motivated with strong relationship and political navigation skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record of driving new business
- Exceptional deal-making abilities
- Strong solution-oriented approach to customer engagement
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
