· Contribute to the development of the Technical Account Plan by applying a deep understanding of customer business requirements.
· Provide input on local market demand to support the broader Account Plan. · Proactively generate leads through customer meetings, seminars, and educational engagements. · Translate customer business challenges into clearly defined technical contexts. · Recommend qualified partner resources when appropriate. · Advance deals through the sales process by strategically engaging the right Cisco and partner tools and resources (e.g., CSE, PSS, AS, CX Engineers, demo labs). · Refine and research technical requirements for each opportunity. · Define solution options and articulate the value and benefits of Cisco solutions. · Analyze competitive offerings to effectively position Cisco solutions. · Interpret the technical components of RFPs and determine the optimal approach to proposal development, covering products, solutions, software, and services. · Engage external resources as needed for RFPs, competitive analysis, and specialized content. · Research and demonstrate business benefits of proposed solutions, including ROI. · Coordinate solution development by leveraging Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs) and researching customized alternatives. · Identify and engage appropriate post-sales support resources. · Develop Proof-of-Concept (PoC) engagements using demo labs, including presentation and documentation of test results. · Develop or oversee the creation of presentation materials. · Present technical components of Cisco solutions to customers, engaging additional resources (e.g., CSE, TSA) as required. · Serve as a technical advisor to the customer and account team within your area of expertise. · Utilize appropriate internal processes for key feature requests and product requirements. · Coordinate with post-sales teams, providing comprehensive documentation for a smooth handoff. · Minimize post-sales engagement by escalating outstanding requests to the appropriate teams (Partner, TAC, GFEP). · Ensure customer technical needs are fully met, addressing any gaps proactively. · Document solutions where appropriate and share findings with relevant Business Units (BUs) and the SE Community. · Request feedback on opportunity performance to support continuous improvement. · Focus on the continuous development of technical, professional, and sales skills. · Engage mentors actively to support and execute on personal development plans. · Promote innovative approaches to address evolving business challenges. · Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the SE Community.