Strategy & Planning Manager
The application window is expected to close on: 06/18/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team Join the Global Enterprise Segment (GES) Strategy & Planning team, where we are dedicated to accelerating Cisco's growth and empowering seller success.
We tackle complex business challenges with deep thinking and clear communication. Our team thrives on building strong relationships, connecting insights to uncover new opportunities, and developing impactful solutions. While we are serious about our responsibilities, we also foster a fun and collaborative environment.
You will partner closely with GES Area Sales Leadership, field sellers, GES Operations, and cross-functional teams including Finance. Your Impact We are seeking a highly motivated and diligent Strategy & Planning Operations Manager to join our Global Enterprise Sales (GES) Strategy & Planning team.
In this role, you will provide critical strategic and operational support across three key areas: Global CGEM Business (35%): Support strategy development and execution, prepare data and presentations for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBOs), conduct data analysis to support and make business decisions, and coordinate customer events with the marketing team.
Headquarters Strategy & Planning (35%): Assist with core business activities such as the Connected Achievement budgeting process, manage and track sales organization training progress, support headquarters-level projects, monitor critical project deadlines, and compile reports and presentations for senior leadership.
Geo Sales Areas Strategy & Planning (30%): Provide logistical and content support for Area Sales All-Hands meetings, offer QBO support, and maintain and update the team's SharePoint site. You will also contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives.
This role requires a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable individual who excels in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional context-switching abilities, a keen analytical mind, and a strong understanding of the Global Enterprise sales organization
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in strategy, planning, project management, or a related analytical field.
- Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating impactful and visually engaging presentations.
- Experience in a sales environment, with a solid understanding of sales processes, metrics, quarterly business reviews, and compensation structures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Comfortable with a variety of daily tasks and responsibilities, with strong context-switching abilities to seamlessly transition between different projects and subject matters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and reporting platforms (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau)
Preferred Qualifications
- A strong understanding of the Global Enterprise sales organization and its structure.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
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- Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $103,300.00 to $157,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
- Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.
- The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.
- For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
- U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules
- include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance.
- Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
- Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
- U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 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 determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
- has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
- Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.
- For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%
- and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
- For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target.
- Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
- The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $142,100.00 - $217,900.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $127,200.00 - $192,600.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.