What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Engineer position at Cisco?
The application window is expected to close on : 2 / 28 / 2025.Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the TeamCommercial Region primarily covering the Dallas / Ft. Worth metroplex as well as Central Texas. The team currently has 12 AEs and 11 SEs (including this new hire) The Lone Star Select Commercial Region is the largest in US Commercial and has a history of success and has a complement of very tenured and relatively new team members.Your ImpactI’m looking for a pre-sales Solutions Engineer that will work with Account Executives selling to accounts in the Dallas / Ft. Worth metroplex. This is a technical sales position that contributes to the production goals of the Lone Star Select Commercial Region. I need someone who has the passion for helping our customers achieve their desired business outcomes with Cisco solutions. This is a fast-paced exciting opportunity to join a successful Cisco team positioning the entire Cisco portfolio to our customers while continuously learning along the way.Must possess a solid technical foundationHave a business acumenGreat interpersonal skillsWilling to continue to learn Cisco and competitive solutionsMust work well and collaborate with othersMinimum Qualifications5 Experience in IT 5 in a Systems Administration ExperienceMust reside in the Dallas / Ft. Worth metroplex Must be available to entertain customers or partners in the eveningsMust be willing to travel overnight for conferences, internal meetings, or training sessionsMust have reliable transportation for commuting and traveling purposesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of networks and switch fabricsPrior experience in a customer facing role preferredKnowledge of networks and switch fabricsExperience using Cisco or competitive solutions preferredKnowledge of Security, Data Center, Cloud, and AI applications are a plusPassionate about competing in a fast-paced sales environment#WeAreCisco#WeAreCisco 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’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! Location : Richardson, Texas, USAlternate LocationAny other US based locationArea of InterestSales - Services, Solutions, Customer SuccessCompensation Range203800 USD - 253900 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestCloud and Data Center, NetworkingJob Id1435060Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and / or Canada : When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and / or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have accessto quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows : .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Salary : $203,800 - $253,900
