Account Executive - Collaboration (customer Experience)

Webex(CX)AI Account Executive

Cisco Systems is seeking an Account Executive to drive the growth of our AI-powered Customer Experience (CX) solutions, leveraging the Webex platform. This role focuses on delivering innovative collaboration solutions to large enterprises while building strong relationships with executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-touch sales engagements with executives (e.g., CxOs, IT leaders) at large enterprise customers.
• Promote and sell Cisco's Webex Customer Experience Solutions, addressing customer challenges and delivering value. Examples include Webex AI Agent, Cisco AI Assistant, and AI-driven contact center solutions.
• Leverage AI and generative AI technologies to improve customer experiences and optimize operational efficiency.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs to create and execute long-term account plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, marketing, customer success, etc.) and external partners to drive project success.
• Strategize and execute plans to achieve sales targets, revenue goals, and profitability metrics.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in B2B sales, with a proven track record of high-touch engagement with executive-level stakeholders (e.g., CxOs, directors).
• Strong background in IT sales, particularly in networking, collaboration, or cloud services.
• Excellent solution-selling skills, with the ability to understand customer challenges and propose tailored solutions.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in business-level Japanese, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge or sales experience in Customer Experience (CX) and the contact center industry.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Webex, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, including generative AI and large language models (LLMs).
• Business-level English communication skills, with experience working in global teams.

• Why Join Us?

• Work on groundbreaking AI technologies that are shaping the future of CX.
• Thrive in a global, innovative environment with opportunities for career growth.
• Enjoy a flexible work culture that values work-life balance.

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