Hiring: Sales Director, SLED Company: Cisco Location: Sacramento, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:59:25 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: SLED Sales, Public Sector Sales, Enterprise Technology Sales, Regional Sales Management, Team Leadership, Sales Strategy, Revenue Growth, Forecasting, Account Management, Partner Relationships, Competitive Analysis, Executive Relationships, California Public Sector Market Experience: - Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of related experience - 2+ years of leadership experience - Proven track record of success in enterprise technology sales - Experience leading an account team managing a broad portfolio and/or product-specific architecture teams - Must be based in Sacramento, CA; relocation negotiable Required Skills: - Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team - Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development - Build sales funnel through opportunity development and drive opportunities to sales completion - Review business plans and forecasting data; present to senior leadership - Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes - Manage financial and strategic objectives including growth, profitability, and entering new markets - Direct resource utilization in accordance with strategic sales priorities - Oversee consistent execution of sales strategies across field, partner, and virtual teams - Lead competitive analysis and translate insights into actionable tactics - Manage executive-level relationships - Coordinate joint planning sessions between partner, virtual, and field teams Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree + 12 years of related experience - 2+ years of leadership experience - Deep understanding of the California Public Sector market - Exceptional leadership skills - Highly motivated and results-oriented - Preferred: Tech start-up experience - Preferred: Experience with new build of teams and territory Compensation: Not specified in the job posting. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!