Sales Account Executive - Industry Specialist (Financial Services), Riyadh

Sales Account Executive – Industry Specialist (Financial Services), Riyadh

Cisco | Posted Mar 2

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Full‑time

Riyadh Region

Negotiable

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Meet the Team

• Become part of the EMEA Strategic Engagement Team (SET), dedicated to digital innovation for Cisco’s most strategic clients.
• Lead service‑led deals and “Cisco‑as‑a‑Service” agreements to deliver transformative outcomes.
• Collaborate with Pursuit Leads, Commercial Leads, Enterprise Architects, and Account Teams on major financial services and banking Giga Projects.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment that values expertise and partnership.
• Help shape the future of banking and financial services in Saudi Arabia using Cisco’s sophisticated technology.

Your Impact

• Lead the pursuit and delivery of complex, multi‑year financial services sales opportunities to grow Cisco’s presence in Saudi Arabia.
• Build and strengthen relationships with government, banking leaders, and financial industry consultants.
• Engage C‑level executives at top financial institutions to position Cisco’s solutions for sector‑wide transformation.
• Partner with internal teams to translate technology into industry‑specific results and measurable value for customers.
• Promote standard processes and share innovative solutions across Cisco’s internal and external communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Significant senior‑level experience in the financial services sector within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a demonstrated ability to win large, strategic deals.
• Consistent record of business development, deal origination, and closing complex, high‑value technology solutions in banking or financial services.
• Experience selling to or partnering with major Saudi banks and financial institutions.
• Proven track record to build and maximise a strong network of relationships with key financial sector customers in the region.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales training and methodology expertise, such as MEDDIC or MEDDICC.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE).
• Passionate about sales, building relationships, and delivering value to clients in the financial services sector.
• Exceptional active listening and consultative problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (SFDC), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and digital sales platforms, as well as knowledge of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s major transportation and tourism objectives.
• Nature of the Work: Full Time
• Hours of work: 48 hours per week
• Benefits: Healthcare and Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase program, Flexible Spending Benefit, Flex and Schooling Allowances and many more.
• Application start and end date: Starting 23 of January, 2026 for approx. 4-6 weeks.