Cisco: Market Strategy Manager (Competitive Intelligence) San Jose, CA or other major US city

[Ellen Naylor]

Job Description

Rewarding career opportunity for a Competitive Market Manager to drive new market opportunities for an industry leader.
Title: Market Strategy Manager
Location: San Jose, CA or other major US cities
Please send resumes directly to Todd Cich, at [e-mail] for consideration.
Cisco Market Strategy’s team is chartered with helping to address critical business challenges, identify significant market opportunities, and evaluate new initiatives. We help define actions that create competitive advantage and drive opportunities for Cisco.

Our powerful approach draws on a compelling set of offerings: high-level strategic consulting based on the excellent research and analysis capabilities within Cisco Strategic Marketing Organization, including market information, primary research, customer data, and competitive intelligence.

We are looking for a highly capable and motivated Manager who will be a key contributor in a variety of strategy projects across all Cisco businesses - with great exposure to our HW, SW, services products as well as enterprise, small business and consumer - for a real 360 degree experience in one of the most diverse technology companies in the world.

Responsibilities include performing specific analysis and activities, gathering and analyzing data, preparing conclusions and presentations, working closely with internal "clients" as well as Market Strategy and Cisco senior executives. Given the nature of most projects, the Manager will be expected to conduct primary analysis independently and participate in virtual team efforts.

Qualifications
• MBA degree from a top tier school
• 2 years of post-MBA strategy consulting experience at a leading international strategy consulting firm in the field of competitive intelligence
• Deep understanding of enterprise and consumer technology industry

Characteristics:
• Strong cross-group collaborator who can achieve results through influence
• High energy and passion for technology
• Curiosity & drive to seek the unobvious solutions
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and financial skills to work on complex business issues with minimum supervision
Company Description

As market transitions evolve so do our product offerings - all to best meet customer needs. Over time, Cisco has evolved from Enterprise and Service Provider solutions to addressing customer needs in many other segments including Small, Consumer and Commercial. The network has truly become the platform for providing one seamless, transparent customer experience. As a result, Cisco and Cisco technology is changing the way we work, live, play and learn. We strive to be "Best in the World" and "Best for the World" - offering solutions that meet customer needs, exceed their expectations and contribute to the world in a positive way. Connecting and collaborating with others is a key element of Cisco's culture. Making the world a smaller place through technology and using it to enhance life experiences. That's the "Human Network" - a place where everyone is connected.
Additional Information

Posted:March 29, 2012Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Functions: Marketing Industries: Computer Networking Job ID:2779682

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