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AI Hyperspecialist Account Executive – AI & Agentic Systems Japan

Minato, JapanFull-time2026-08-17 → 2026-11-11

Core

Drive commercial engine for Cisco's AI transformation in Japan, moving enterprises from AI pilots to production-scale agentic systems.

Role type

Senior Account Executive (AI & Agentic Systems)

Builds

Multi-year growth for AI and agentic workloads across Japanese banks, manufacturers, telcos, governments, and hyperscale-adjacent customers.

Domain

Enterprise Technology Sales (AI Infrastructure, Networking, Security, Observability)

Required skills

Quota management, CXO relationship building, complex deal structuring, Solutions Engineering partnership, demand generation, market expansion, Japanese enterprise market nuance

Preferred skills

AI infrastructure sales, data centre sales, networking sales, security solutions sales

Technologies

Cisco Cloud Control, Silicon One, Splunk AI observability, AI Defense, DefenseClaw, NVIDIA

Responsibilities

Own revenue outcomes and pipeline for defined territory/strategic accounts; Lead high-stakes commercial engagements with CXOs/CTOs; Craft and close complex multi-stakeholder deals; Partner with Solutions Engineers to align technical proof points; Drive demand via events, workshops, and PoCs; Act as connective tissue between customers and product teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC