Partner Account Executive- SMB

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As part of our transformation journey, we are reinventing how we engage with customers in the Mid-Market and SMB segments, demonstrating modern technologies such as AI sales tools, partner co-innovation, and marketing intelligence. We're seeking a passionate and visionary Partner Account Executive who thrives in dynamic environments and is ready to shape the future of our Scale business in India North & East Region.

Overview :
The Partner AE plays a critical role driving partner activation and scaling efforts across both SMB and Mid-Market in the field The PAE, SMB & Mid-Market helps build mindshare across both SMB and Mid-Market customers with partners in local territories, drives joint demand generation and business development activities across both SMB and Mid-Market, and partners with the Scale theater leaders to define and activate focus partner/ RTM list across both SMB and Mid-Market in their aligned territory. They work closely with the IAE Mid-Market Pod, and iAE, SMB aligned to their territory who are managing the individual opportunities with customers and partners.

Architecture Responsibility

• Cisco Portfolio

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned quota targets for designated SMB, Mid-Market, and MNC territory (and/or Focus Partners).
• Lead quarterly territory planning and reviews with Mid-Market Pod and SMB Pod.
• Lead monthly CCW and SFDC pipeline deep-dives with Mid-Market Pod and SMB Pod.
• Acts as a mentor and supports iAE-SMBs opportunity and funnel management activities.
• Primarily partner facing; may attend customer meetings with a partner if local presence is needed.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Cisco's full product portfolio ("One Cisco Story").
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive insights.
• Responsible for strategic SMB and Mid-Market engagements with Channel Partners and Distributors.
• Execute joint demand generation activities (events, call out days, contests, education on new offers, basic enablement).

Expectations

• Demonstrate Cisco's guiding principles in everyday interaction and decision making.
• Deep understanding of Cisco's product portfolio and ability to convey the "One Cisco Story."
• Strong relationship management skills to build trust and drive results with partners, Mid-Market, SMB Pod members, and inside sales Pod managers.

Sales Motion

• Partner Motion

Coverage

• SMB, Mid Market, MNC

Key Performance Indicators

• Quota Attainment
• Partner Activation
• Territory Penetration

Success Measures

• Portfolio Quota for Scale and Focus Partners

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