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Cisco

Makes networking gear and security software

Leader Solutions Designer

Pre-Sales Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience; an advanced degree is preferred.
  • At least 7 years of industry experience in technical sales or solutions engineering, collaborating with sales and customer-facing teams to drive business results.
  • At least 5 years in formal leadership positions.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.
  • Strong technical expertise in networking, security, data center, cloud, or related Cisco technologies.
  • Fluency in French is required; English fluency is an important asset.
  • Advanced Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent industry certifications are preferred.
  • Deep understanding of commercial markets and their technology trends is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in driving technical sales strategy and managing complex customer engagements is preferred.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority is preferred.
  • Deep understanding of artificial intelligence tools and their application is preferred.
  • Strong data-driven decision-making skills and ability to translate insights into action are preferred.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives, is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing team of solutions designers to deliver innovative technical solutions aligned with customer business goals and Cisco’s strategic vision.
  • Coach and mentor the team to deliver strong outcomes.
  • Collaborate with sales, account teams, and partners on technical strategy, resource planning, and execution across the territory or account.
  • Partner with sales leadership, account executives, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute technical sales strategies.
  • Build trusted relationships with customers and partners, understand their business models, and guide the team in designing solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape, use insights to inform team strategies, and provide product feedback.
  • Champion continuous customer-experience improvements to strengthen brand loyalty and build long-term client partnerships.
  • Ensure the team meets and exceeds revenue and operational targets.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree is preferred.

About the Company

Cisco

Makes networking gear and security software

Cisco makes the switches and routers that connect offices, data centers, and cloud services, and it also sells cybersecurity tools and Webex video meetings to businesses and governments. It was one of the first companies to sell routers that let different kinds of computer networks exchange data, and in 2000 it briefly became the world's most valuable company. Customers run its network gear, from Wi-Fi access points to AI data center systems, with Cisco software that sets up and secures the network, while its Splunk unit searches computer logs to catch outages and attacks. Cisco earns money from hardware sales, software subscriptions, and support contracts. It was founded in 1984 and is based in San Jose, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Founded
1984

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