Partner Account Executive- SMB & Mid-Market

3 - 7 years

14 - 19 Lacs

Posted:1 week ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

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. Were 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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