Director, Product Market Success, AMER

Lead Cisco's Product Market Success for AMER, driving growth for security products across North and South America, Canada, US, and Public Sector. Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies, collaborating with sales to meet pipeline and booking goals. Lead a globally distributed team, focusing on Account-Based Marketing (ABM) initiatives to boost regional impact. Shape the business through innovative marketing campaigns, ensuring product messaging aligns with sales targets, and driving market penetration and revenue.

Must Have

• 15+ years of experience in product, regional, or partner marketing, including ABM experience
• 3+ years in a regional leadership role with sales interface responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Proven ability to deliver regional market growth
• Ability to foster team collaboration
• Capability to implement Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategies
• Experience leading and mentoring a globally distributed team
• Skill in developing and executing comprehensive growth plans
• Ensuring alignment between product messaging and sales targets
• Launching innovative, personalized marketing campaigns

Good to Have

• MBA preferred
• Experience in cybersecurity
• Familiarity with regional market dynamics
• Strong skills in analytics, CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), and marketing automation platforms
• Proven success driving product growth, pipeline generation, and bookings in sophisticated markets
• Outstanding teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting market conditions
• Willingness to travel for key events

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Grants of Cisco restricted stock units
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday (for non-exempt employees)
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
• Paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (for non-exempt employees)
• Flexible vacation time off program (for exempt employees)
• 80 hours of sick time off (provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter)
• Additional paid time away for critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
• Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
• Opportunities to work with revolutionary innovations and courageous thinking
• Be at the forefront of what's next, powering the future for customers and the world
• Limitless opportunities to learn and grow with technology, resources, and industry experts
• Benefits designed to support well-being, time away, and family
• Culture of mutual respect and mindfulness

This role will remain posted until December 12, 2025 or will be removed sooner if a sufficient number of applicants are received. Candidate must be based in the Continental US and sponsorship will not be provided.

Meet the Team

Join as our Director, Product Market Success for the Americas (AMER). In this strategic leadership role, you’ll drive the growth of security products across North America, South America, Canada, the US, and the Public Sector. You’ll develop and execute growth strategies, work closely with sales teams to achieve pipeline and bookings goals, and lead a globally distributed team. Your focus will include launching Account-Based Marketing (ABM) initiatives with targeted Enterprise Marketing, 1-to-Few, and 1-to-1 approaches to accelerate impact in the region.

Your Impact

As the Director, Product Market Success AMER, you will be instrumental in driving the growth and adoption of security product portfolio across North and South America, Canada, the US, and the Public Sector. This high-impact leadership position requires a strategic, results-driven professional with a proven ability to deliver regional market growth, foster team collaboration, and implement Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategies. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the business by developing and executing comprehensive growth plans, ensuring alignment between product messaging and sales targets, and launching innovative, personalized marketing campaigns that generate measurable results.

In this role, you will lead and mentor a globally distributed team of six direct reports, cultivating an environment of accountability and continuous improvement. Your leadership will be essential in driving market penetration, increasing product adoption, and achieving revenue goals through region-specific strategies and clear performance metrics. You will also be responsible for customizing and executing regional marketing initiatives, partnering with both internal stakeholders and external agencies to create targeted campaigns and refine tactics based on data-driven insights.

Collaboration is key to this role, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams in sales, marketing, product, and customer success to ensure regional efforts are aligned and effectively communicated. You will provide valuable market insights and performance updates to executive leadership and represent at major events and industry conferences, showcasing the impact and innovation of the AMER team. This role offers flexibility to be based anywhere within the Continental US and requires a willingness to travel for key events, making it an ideal opportunity for a dynamic leader passionate about driving business success on a regional scale.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred) or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• 15+ years of experience in product, regional, or partner marketing, including ABM experience.
• 3+ years in a regional leadership role with sales interface responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity and familiarity with regional market dynamics.
• Strong skills in analytics, CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), and marketing automation platforms.
• Proven success driving product growth, pipeline generation, and bookings in sophisticated markets.
• Outstanding teamwork and communication skills to effectively interface with sales leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting market conditions.
• Ability to travel to major events, conferences and internal meetings as required.