1438988 - Senior Director of Partner Marketing - Cisco Cybersecurity

Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

1438988 - Senior Director of Partner Marketing - Cisco CybersecurityLocation: Alternate LocationArea of Interest: Marketing and CommunicationsCompensation Range: 260700 USD - 344400 USDJob Type: ProfessionalJob Id: 1438988Why You'll Love CiscoWe change the World; you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired. At Cisco, we know that technology can connect, empower, and drive us. Our mission is to simplify technology so our customers can focus on what's most meaningful to them. We stand for an inclusive future for all.As the Senior Director of Partner Marketing for Cisco Cybersecurity, you will drive the global strategy, execution, and impact of partner marketing programs to accelerate Cisco's cybersecurity business through our partner ecosystem. You will lead a high-performing team focused on enabling and activating partners to drive demand, expand market share, and position Cisco as the leader in cybersecurity.Who You AreWe are seeking a top-tier product marketing leader with deep expertise in partner, channel, or field marketing within the cybersecurity or technology sectors. The ideal candidate should possess a profound understanding of the cybersecurity market, partner ecosystem, and go-to-market models. You will have proven success in leading large-scale, data-driven partner demand generation programs. Essential to the role are strong leadership skills, including the ability to encourage, develop, and lead high-performing teams. You should excel in influencing and collaborating across executive, sales, and partner collaborators, while maintaining a strategic approach to translate business objectives into innovative marketing initiatives. Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization is required.The success of this role will ultimately be measured by partner-sourced pipeline and revenue. You will engage with partners directly, understanding their needs and developing marketing strategies that drive joint success.

• BS/BA is required or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in partner marketing, sales or relevant product marketing role
• 3+ years in a leadership positionPreferred qualifications:
  • Cybersecurity experience
  • Experience working with Managed Service Providers
  • Proven record establishing relationships at all levels within an organization, including C-suite/ EVP/SVP level.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills: you influence, persuade, and build trust across your organizations.
  • Experience scaling a program in terms of impact versus inheriting and optimizing a program.Why Cisco#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. A passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!We offer extensive employee benefits including 20 days of PTO, 10 paid volunteering days, paid birthday off, 401k match with NO vesting, generous health/dental/vision benefits and much more.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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