Strategy & Planning Manager

Strategy & Planning Manager – Cisco

Join the Global Specialists team where innovation and technology converge to deliver customer outcomes. We are looking for a Sales Strategy and Transformation leader to shape strategy and drive key initiatives that translate into sales growth in partnership with the Sales Leadership Team and cross‑functional collaborators.

• Identify, develop, and lead high‑impact strategic sales initiatives that align with the organization’s goals and drive transformation across global markets.
• Advise on GTM strategy to support the growth and scale of the global business, leveraging GTM levers to instrument growth‑driven programs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders—sales, marketing, product development, and operations—to ensure alignment and successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Advocate for and implement change management practices that facilitate the adoption of new strategies and processes within the sales organization.
• Serve as a thought leader, providing strategic guidance and insights to drive innovation and continuous improvement in sales practices.
• Identify growth levers in discrete new, renew, and expand sales motions.
• Assess the best use of resources, including evaluating how to spend a $1 of coverage across customers, regions, and products to increase output, with a focus on renewals and customer success.

• 4‑6+ years of experience in strategy roles or sales.
• Sales/GTM strategy experience within the Cyber Security segment preferred.
• Strong ability to frame and structure business problems, prioritize effort, and conduct complex quantitative and qualitative analysis to build an exec‑level story with recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and drive transformation in a complex, global organization; executing programs that last 6‑12 months through completion.

• Self‑starter with a high degree of initiative, capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Curious and flexible, willing to tackle different roles/responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• Inspirational teammate who thrives on challenges and helps others succeed.
• Resilient, innovative mindset that embraces change and adversity.
• BA/BS degree (MBA or equivalent experience preferred).

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era — and beyond. Our solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. With a worldwide network of experts, there are limitless opportunities to grow and build as part of a collaborative, high‑impact team.

Salary range: $ – $; additional incentives, equity, and benefits apply. Pay is determined by location, market conditions, experience, and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with matching; paid parental leave; short & long‑term disability; basic life insurance.
• Potential stock units, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and optional volunteer time.
• Annual bonuses and performance‑based incentive pay may apply for eligible roles.

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