Partner Sales Director – METAC Region

About the role

The METAC Partner Sales Director will lead Cisco’s channel strategy across the Middle East, Africa, Turkey & CIS, aligning partner capabilities with Cisco’s technology portfolio to drive regional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the METAC channel strategy and execution, translating Cisco priorities into measurable growth plans.
• Develop and strengthen the partner ecosystem, building strategic relationships and enabling partners to sell the full Cisco portfolio.
• Drive revenue, program management and governance through disciplined planning, performance management and operating cadence.
• Inspire and align partners and internal teams through strong engagement, influence and leadership across a complex regional landscape.

Required profile

• Proven success developing and executing channel sales strategies in the METAC region with deep understanding of market dynamics.
• Strong financial and analytical expertise, including forecasting, pipeline analysis and use of CRM tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, influencing sales, finance, operations, product and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to engage senior executives and partners.