Account Executive - Portfolio - Romania

Job Description:

Meet the Team

Our dynamic Account Executive team in Romania is at the forefront of connecting businesses with Cisco's innovative technology solutions. We are a diverse and high-performing team of sales professionals, encouraging a collaborative environment where innovation, accountability, and a strong customer-first attitude drive our success.
As trusted advisors, we work closely with our customers to understand their strategic priorities and align Cisco's portfolio to deliver meaningful business outcomes. We are passionate about supporting organizations across Romania in their digital transformation journeys and enabling sustainable growth.

Your Impact

As an Account Executive, you will independently lead end-to-end sales cycles of moderate to high complexity, driving business growth across a defined territory in Romania.
You will build and lead strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership and C-suite executives, gaining deep insight into their business needs and challenges. You will position Cisco's solutions to deliver measurable value, drive strategic outcomes, and support long-term customer success.
You will be responsible for developing account strategies, identifying new opportunities, negotiating deals, and growing Cisco's presence within your territory. Your ability to build trust, think strategically, and execute effectively will be key to your success.

Minimum Qualifications

* Proven experience leading end-to-end sales cycles of moderate to high complexity
* Demonstrated ability to prospect, develop, and grow accounts within a defined territory
* Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including C-level executives
* Consistent track record in negotiating deals and articulating value-based solutions
* Experience building and executing account plans and customer strategies
* Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and pipeline management
* Proficient in English and Romanian, with strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Strong understanding of the Romanian market, including key industries, customers, and competitive landscape
* Consultative selling approach with the ability to build long-term trusted relationships
* Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams (pre-sales, partners, services)
* Analytical approach with the ability to identify growth opportunities and optimize sales strategies
* Experience working with partners and navigating indirect sales models

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