FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Commercial East Area, Director, Strategy & Planning role?
The primary focus of this role is to lead initiatives that encompass multiple aspects of the business including sales growth, key go-to-market decisions and execution, strategic sales programs, productivity improvements, and day-to-day operational activities within the Commercial East Area.
Who does the Director of Strategy & Planning report to?
The Director of Strategy & Planning reports to the Commercial East Area Vice President and is a member of the US Commercial leadership team.
What are the key responsibilities of the Director of Strategy & Planning in this role?
The key responsibilities include driving SLT strategy and planning processes, managing critical initiatives and sales programs, monitoring performance metrics and results, overseeing compensation strategy and operations, developing a people plan, leading change management planning, and crafting a communications strategy.
What are the minimum requirements for this role?
The minimum requirements for this role include 10+ years of experience in leading operations, program management, or strategy development, a deep understanding of market transitions and value-based selling, strong leadership skills, proven problem-solving abilities, quantitative and analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What are the desired skills for the Commercial East Area, Director, Strategy & Planning role?
Desired skills include an MBA or equivalent experience (preferred but not required), field sales experience with a track record of sales success, and a strong command of Cisco's product and services portfolio.