Business Intelligence Manager – Sales Analytics

About the job

NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco’s Global Specialist Sales organization is where innovation, technology, and customer outcomes converge to drive high-impact growth. As part of the Global Specialists Strategy and Planning group, the Business Intelligence & Analytics (BIA) team serves as the bridge between data, strategy, and execution. We design data-driven strategies, operationalize key initiatives, and translate complex data into clear insights that influence growth, performance, and strategic direction across the business. Our team partners closely with Sales Leadership, Strategy & Planning, Finance, and cross-functional collaborators globally — with significant engagement across Europe and the United States. We operate at the intersection of analytics and decision-making in a fast-paced environment where new challenges and opportunities emerge every week. The work is highly visible, directly tied to revenue impact, and recognized as a critical enabler of sustainable growth. If you are energized by solving complex business problems and influencing growth at scale, this is the place to do it. Your Impact • Lead high-impact sales analytics initiatives from problem framing and incubation through delivery and adoption, ensuring measurable business outcomes. • Partner with sales, strategy, and operations leaders across Europe and the US to translate complex, ambiguous business questions into scalable, data-driven solutions. • Design and implement analytical frameworks, performance measurement systems, and executive dashboards that enable informed decision-making and improve strategic execution. • Drive structured discussions with senior stakeholders by synthesizing large datasets into compelling insights and actionable recommendations. • Expand the influence of the BIA team by building strong cross-functional relationships and positioning analytics as a strategic growth lever. Success in this role looks like stronger data-driven decision-making, increased adoption of analytical insights across teams, stronger executive confidence in data, and measurable improvements in business performance. Minimum Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Sales Analytics, Strategy, or related analytical roles, with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end sales analytics initiatives. • 7+ years of experience working with large-scale datasets across cloud and/or on-prem data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, GCP, Teradata, SAP HANA etc.) • 5+ years of hands-on experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) and advanced SQL proficiency. • 3+ years of experience leading analytics projects or managing direct/indirect teams delivering measurable business outcomes. • Proven experience building KPI frameworks, dashboards, and reporting models supporting sales pipeline, forecasting, or revenue performance. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in a global, matrixed organization supporting geographically distributed sales and strategy teams. • Exposure to AI/ML concepts and predictive analytics use cases applied to business decision-making. • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders. • Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous business problems into analytical frameworks. • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced environment. If you’re excited to influence strategy, partner with senior leaders, and make analytics a true growth engine — we’d love to meet you. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence
• 7+ years of experience with large-scale datasets
• 5+ years with BI and visualization tools
• 3+ years leading analytics projects

About the company

Cisco has been a prominent player in the technology field for over 40 years, creating solutions that connect and protect organizations. The company focuses on innovation and empowering users through advanced technologies that deliver security, visibility, and insights.