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Account Executive - Portfolio - Enterprise

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)

Cisco

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum Qualifications

Currently based in or willing to relocate to Madrid or Barcelona, Spain (with commuting access to either the Madrid or Barcelona office under our hybrid model) and legally authorized to work in Spain.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Business Administration, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of successful B2B enterprise technology sales, account management, or commercial client-facing experience.
Demonstrated track record of managing full-cycle sales processes and consistently meeting or exceeding quarterly and annual revenue/quota targets in direct or partner-led sales models.
Native/fluent proficiency in Spanish and professional working proficiency in English (both written and verbal).

Nice to have

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing client accounts within major Spanish commercial or corporate sectors (Financial Services, Energy/Utilities, Retail, Industrial/Manufacturing, or Infrastructure).
Working knowledge of structured enterprise sales qualification frameworks (such as MEDDPICC) and opportunity management in Salesforce (SFDC).
Proven ability to position subscription software, recurring revenue models (ARR/ACV), and enterprise software licensing constructs (Cisco EA 3.0 / Whole Portfolio Agreements).
Experience selling core enterprise architectural pillars: Enterprise Networking (Catalyst, Meraki), Cybersecurity (Zero Trust, SASE, XDR), Observability/AI Ops (Splunk, ThousandEyes), or Data Center/Hybrid Cloud.
Strong collaboration background working with Spain's leading technology channel partners and system integrators.

The role

Join Cisco Spain's Enterprise Sales organization based at our Madrid and Barcelona offices, where our high-performing team partners with Spain's most strategic corporate enterprises-spanning Energy, Financial Services, Retail, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, and Utilities-to accelerate their digital transformation and operational resilience. We serve as trusted advisors to C-level executives and IT leaders, guiding them through complex transitions across secure networking, full-stack observability, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and AI-ready infrastructure. Our team across Madrid and Barcelona is a collaborative, high-trust community of sales professionals celebrated for strategic rigor, cross-functional execution, and shared success. What makes this team extraordinary is our inclusive, people-first culture-consistently recognized among the top Great Place to Work environments in Spain-where flexible hybrid work is embraced and high-impact talent thrives.

Your impact

What you'll do

Drive Strategic Account Growth: Lead and orchestrate consultative client engagements across assigned strategic corporate and mid-to-large enterprise accounts in Spain, establishing long-term executive relationships and driving ARR growth.

Full Sales Lifecycle Ownership: Manage the end-to-end sales cycle from strategic prospecting and whitespace discovery to executive negotiation and deal closing, utilizing the MEDDPICC sales methodology to ensure forecast accuracy and pipeline velocity.

Deliver Balanced & Transformational Deals: Execute a balanced deal portfolio ranging from agile software/hardware deployments to multi-year Enterprise Agreements (EA 3.0) and multi-million-euro digital modernization programs aligned with customer business outcomes.

Ecosystem & Cross-Functional Orchestration: Partner closely with Cisco's premier Channel Partners, Global System Integrators (GSIs), Solutions Engineers (SEs), and specialized product/security teams (Splunk, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and CX Services) to design and deliver cohesive client solutions.

About Cisco

Cisco is a global technology leader in networking, cybersecurity, and software, headquartered in San Jose, California. The company designs and sells a broad portfolio of hardware, software, and services that power the internet and enterprise networks, including routers, switches, collaboration tools, and cloud-based security solutions. With tens of thousands of employees worldwide, Cisco is a category-defining player in the IT infrastructure industry, serving businesses, governments, and service providers across every sector.

In Spain, Cisco maintains a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, focusing on sales, engineering, and customer support roles. The company is known for its inclusive culture, strong emphasis on employee well-being, and commitment to innovation. For international professionals, Cisco offers a global brand, opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Industry: Networking and Software
Founded: 1984
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: San Jose, USA
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Cisco has a strong global presence, offering international career mobility and a diverse, multicultural work environment.
The company is known for its inclusive culture and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.
Cisco offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.
The Barcelona office is a major hub for sales and engineering roles, providing opportunities to work with a global team.
Cisco's commitment to innovation and digital transformation makes it an attractive employer for tech professionals.

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About the company & team

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.

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