**Cisco is Seeking a Remote Business Development Manager!** + **Location:** Remote + **Estimated Duration:** 12 Months + **Pay Rate:** $42.86 per hour Cisco is seeking a **Business Development Manager** to drive growth for the networking business by accelerating technology partnerships. In this role, you will help expand our competitive edge by: + Recruiting new apps developed by innovative technology partners across the networking portfolio. + Establishing strategic go-to-market initiatives for our partner ecosystem. + Managing the influence and adoption of partner applications. Additionally, you will contribute to the **evolution of the Cisco Networking App Marketplace digital experience** , enhancing app discoverability and lead generation. This is a highly collaborative role that involves working cross-functionally with sales teams, channel partners, marketing, product, legal, data science, and the global programs team. Together, we help customers understand the value of the Cisco Networking Platform by demonstrating how **ecosystem partner applications** can solve industry-specific challenges. **Responsibilities** + Prospect and establish new technology partner relationships or develop new applications with existing partners. + Accelerate the development and promotion of AI-enabled applications. + Foster and maintain business relationships with technology partners, creating joint GTM sales programs. + Innovate the **Cisco Networking App Marketplace** with updates that enhance app discoverability, lead generation, and user experience. + Manage and audit partner performance, adoption, and their influence on Cisco bookings. + Collaborate with product management teams to align technology partner apps with product strategy and roadmap. + Train internal and external sales teams on positioning and selling **ecosystem solutions** with our technology partners to accelerate adoption of the Cisco Networking Platform. **Qualifications** + 2-5 years of experience in the technology industry. + 5+ years of experience in **business development, direct sales, or channel sales** . + Proven ability to **build relationships quickly** , navigate complex organizations, and influence multiple stakeholders. + Passion for learning about **networking and cloud technologies** . + Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills. + Entrepreneurial, "can do" attitude with the ability and willingness to make an impact. + Familiarity with analytical tools such as **Tableau, PowerBI, Google Analytics, etc.** The ideal candidate will have strong **business acumen** , the ability to **collaborate and build relationships** with internal and external teams, and excellent **communication/presentation skills** . You should be driven to work autonomously within a broad set of parameters and have a **passion for learning** and evangelizing cloud-driven networking technology. Each day will be unique, and your ability to tackle challenges with **creative solutions, passion for disruption, and a desire to be part of an innovative and inspiring team** will be key to your success in the **Cisco Networking Ecosystem Team** . **Pay Details:** $42.86 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance