Leader Sales Commercial Sector

About the Role

Cisco is seeking a Leader Sales Commercial Sector to join the team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and is open to internal candidates up to grade 12. The final grade offer will be determined based on an objective assessment of individual performance and interview outcomes.

The KSA Commercial Team

The KSA Commercial team focuses on driving sustainable growth and portfolio profitability by delivering Cisco’s networking and technology solutions to a diverse range of commercial customers. The team's work supports the regional strategy, connecting businesses, government entities, and service providers to the global digital economy. This collaborative group includes account managers, technical architects, and partner leaders, operating with agility and innovation to address unique market conditions and regulatory landscapes across KSA. The team leads digital transformation efforts in key markets like Saudi Arabia, shaping the future of connectivity in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Regional Sales Manager, leading direct account and architecture teams to drive sustained, multi-year sales growth across KSA commercial markets, with a specific focus on the private healthcare sector.
• Direct resource utilization and strategic commercial priorities to align field, partner, and virtual team efforts with global corporate leadership guidance.
• Review forecasts and sales data to optimize commercial sales tactics and provide data-driven insights that influence regional sales planning.
• Coordinate joint planning sessions between partners and field teams to streamline execution and enhance market penetration across complex customer segments.
• Manage executive-level relationships with CTOs, CIOs, and CFOs to understand their business roadmaps and align Cisco solutions to drive sustainable cross-portfolio growth.

Required Qualifications

• Prior formal supervisory or people management experience within a professional setting.
• Established background in technology sales and leadership.
• Documented experience managing and closing complex commercial accounts with consistent quota attainment.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant annual budgets for technology products or service offerings.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Deep understanding of KSA commercial market dynamics, regulatory environments, and local customer buying behaviors.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills to build and sustain high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to facilitate complex, cross-functional initiatives involving services, software, and partner ecosystems.
• Excellent commercial relationship management skills, including the ability to consultatively challenge customers to innovate their business models.
• Market intelligence expertise with a focus on translating business climate insights into actionable competitive strategies.

About Cisco

Cisco focuses on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. With 40 years of innovation, Cisco creates solutions that power how humans and technology work together across physical and digital worlds, providing customers with security, visibility, and insights across their digital footprint. The company fosters an environment for experimentation and the creation of meaningful solutions, supported by a global network of experts. Cisco emphasizes teamwork and collaboration to achieve global impact.