The application window is expected to close on August 31, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside or be open to relocate to one of these locations: WA, OR, ID, MT

Meet the Team At Cisco in our SLED market, our mission is simple: be the first to deliver cutting-edge solutions and the most impactful outcomes for our customers. Representing a diverse customer base including state and local governments, K-12, higher education and research institutions , we work with customers who embrace innovation to serve the people and communities they reside in. Here, you'll sell the entire Cisco portfolio , empowering organizations to transform through best-in-class networking, security, collaboration, and more. But it's not just about selling; it's about having a blast with a team of incredible colleagues while driving successful outcomes. We invest in you. As part of Cisco, you'll have the chance to develop your skills and build a long-term career in one of the most dynamic environments in tech. If you're ready to make an impact, grow your career, and work with a team that knows how to mix success with fun, join us. Let's lead the charge in innovation together! Your Impact As a SLED Solutions Engineering Leader supporting our Northwestern States region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana), you'll have the opportunity to: - Lead and Inspire: Guide a team of Solutions Engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence to deliver impactful outcomes. - Drive Strategy: Partner with your sales leader counterpart and account manager team to influence account and business strategies that align with market and industry trends. - Empower Your Team: Enable your team to thrive by providing the tools, resources, and guidance they need to deliver premium customer outcomes and drive the business forward. - Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Connected Architecture teams and channel partners to provide holistic solutions that meet customer needs. - Create Demand: Collaborate with your team to drive demand through in-person engagements with customers and partners. - Cultivate Culture: Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, innovation, purpose, and courage, ensuring that wellness, self-care, and giving back are prioritized. Key Responsibilities: - Technical Expertise: Strong background in pre-sales engineering, with experience across security, collaboration, networking, cloud, data center and AI architectures. - Leadership and Strategy: Skilled at account planning, resource planning, and translating Cisco's vision into a compelling value proposition for your team and customers. - Communication: Adept at delivering clear, concise, and inspiring messages, including executive-level communications and presentations. - People-First Approach: Committed to team wellness, prioritizing meaningful events, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. - Adaptability and Resilience: Proven ability to lead through challenges, adversity, and change, always working to improve the culture and outcomes of your region. Minimum Qualifications: - 7+ years of pre-sales engineering experience. - Strong technical foundation across the Cisco portfolio. - Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, build relationships, and drive initiatives. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, science, or a related field. - Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills. - Cisco certifications and/or industry certifications. - Commitment to continuous learning and staying sharp on technical skills and industry trends. #WeAreCisco We are Cisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diver