Director, Technical Marketing - Catalyst Team

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Technical Marketing Engineers (TMEs) to develop and execute innovative product strategies for the Catalyst 9000 switching portfolio.
• Drive sales enablement and go-to-market activities to maximize the value of Cisco's Catalyst 9000 products and solutions.
• Champion the integration of Artificial Intelligence, Security, and Sustainability across Cisco's switching portfolio.
• Orchestrate initiatives aimed at delivering superior end-to-end customer experiences and adapt to dynamic client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and collaborators to reinforce Cisco's position as an industry leader and trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, sales, and marketing to solve real-world networking challenges.

Requirements

• Strong background and expertise in campus networking technologies.
• Solid understanding of security technologies and their application in networking environments.
• Proven ability to cultivate collaboration across business units and functional silos.
• Expertise in enhancing customer experiences and building positive relationships through innovative solutions.
• Strong technical foresight and business insight with a focus on data-driven decision-making and financial metrics.

Nice to Have

• Experience in enterprise technical marketing and leadership roles.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence technologies and their applications in networking.
• Proven expertise in secure network design, segmentation, and software-defined architectures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align teams.
• Passion for fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Educational background or experience in enterprise networking technologies.
• Experience with security technologies and their application in networking.
• Proven track record of collaboration across business units.
• Experience in customer experience enhancement and relationship building.
• Business insight and data-driven decision-making skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $230,100 to $325,300 USD.
• Access to quality medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per year, including a floating holiday and a birthday day off.
• Vacation time accrual and flexible time off policies.
• Paid sick time off with carryover provisions.
• Additional paid time off for volunteering and community engagement.
• Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles with detailed incentive structure.