Leader, Solutions Engineer - US Commercial - Chicago

Solutions Engineering Leader For Us Commercial In The Upper Plains Region

In US Commercial, our mission is simple:
First and most. We're FIRST to deliver cutting-edge solutions, with the MOST impactful outcomes for our customers. We represent diverse industries like Healthcare, Retail and Manufacturing, working with early adopters who embrace innovation and move quickly to achieve goals. Here you'll sell the entire Cisco portfolio, empowering transformation through best-in-class products covering networking, security, collaboration, AI and more. But it's not just about selling;

it's about having a blast with an incredible team while driving successful outcomes. As a part of US Commercial, you'll have the chance to develop your skills and build a long-term career in an ultra-dynamic environment. We invest in YOU. If you're ready to make an impact, grow your career, and mix success with fun, come join us. Let's lead and innovate together!

Your Impact

• Lead and inspire:
  Guide a team of Solutions Engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence across 4 states in the central US. (MN, IA, ND, SD)
• Drive strategy:
  Partner with your sales leader counterpart and account executive team to influence account and business strategies that align with market and industry trends.
• Empower your team:
  Enable your team to thrive by providing the tools, resources, and guidance they need to deliver premium customer outcomes and drive the business forward.
• Collaborate:
  Work with Connected Architecture teams and channel partners to provide holistic solutions that meet customer needs.
• Create demand:
  Collaborate with your team to drive demand through in-person engagements with customers and partners.
• Cultivate culture:
  Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, innovation, purpose, and courage, ensuring that wellness, self-care, and giving back are prioritized.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Strong technical foundation across the Cisco portfolio, including routing, switching and wireless technologies.
• 5+ years of pre-sales engineering/industry experience, with acumen around inter-networking products and trends, including competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop every team member, build relationships, and drive initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-ready data centers, Hybrid Work, Security, and Digital Resilience.
• Cisco certifications and/or industry certifications.
• Strong technical foundation across Cisco competitors and industries.
• Outstanding interpersonal, problem-solving, and solution-selling skills.
• Dedication to continuous development of technical skills and industry trends.