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CAI Japan Account Executive - Public Sector Segment

Cisco

Cisco

Sales & Business Development
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Posted on Aug 15, 2025

Position Summary

We are looking for a high-caliber Account Executive to lead Ciscos strategic engagement in Japans Public Sector market. In this role, you will be responsible for developing trusted relationships with national and local government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare entities, and utility/public infrastructure operators. You will drive the adoption of Cisco's end-to-end solutions in secure networking, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and digital government transformation.

This is a strategic sales role that requires strong consultative skills, a deep understanding of public policy and procurement processes, and the ability to orchestrate complex multi-stakeholder engagements across Ciscos internal and partner ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow relationships with public sector clients including central ministries, local governments, universities, hospitals, and utility/public infrastructure entities.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with the clients mission and long-term digital transformation goals.
  • Promote Ciscos technology portfolio across networking, security, cloud infrastructure, collaboration tools (Webex), AI platforms, and industry-specific solutions.
  • Understand public sector regulations, funding models, and procurement cycles to proactively shape opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (technical teams, product BUs, compliance/legal) and external ecosystem partners (SIers, cloud providers) to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to drive RFP responses, joint planning sessions, and project implementations.
  • Represent Cisco in public sector forums, consortiums, and government IT planning discussions.
  • Maintain disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and internal reporting.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in sales, account management, or business development within the public sector, ICT, or enterprise technology industry.
  • Proven track record in working with Japanese government/public institutions (e.g., ministries, municipalities, education, healthcare, public utilities).
  • Knowledge of government procurement processes, budgeting, compliance, and ICT modernization trends.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage at senior levels in Japanese (N1 level fluency required); English communication for internal coordination.
  • Results-oriented, collaborative, and highly organized with strong ownership and execution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with/for MOD, MIC, MEXT, MLIT, or relevant government ministries.
  • Familiarity with Japanese Public Cloud policy, Digital Agency initiatives, My Number integration, disaster recovery, or cybersecurity programs.
  • Experience with Ciscos portfolio is a plus, but not required.
  • Background in national projects (e.g., digital education, regional revitalization, public infrastructure digitization).

ポジション概要

本ポジションは、中央省庁、地方自治体、教育機関、医療法人、公益インフラ事業者など、日本国内の公共・公益領域のお客様に対し、Ciscoのソリューションを通じてデジタル変革を支援する戦略的営業ポジションです。

セキュアネットワーク、クラウド基盤、AI、セキュリティを中心に、行政のDX、教育のICT化、医療現場の高度化、災害対応力の強化、公共インフラのスマート化などに貢献する提案活動をリードしていただきます。

主な業務内容

  • 中央省庁(例:総務省、文部科学省、国土交通省)、地方自治体、大学、病院、公益インフラ事業者(水道、電力、交通等)との関係構築とビジネス推進。
  • 顧客のミッションや政策目標、ICT戦略に基づいた中長期的なアカウントプランの策定と実行。
  • Cisco製品群(ネットワーク、セキュリティ、クラウド、WebexAI、業界特化ソリューション)の提案・導入支援。
  • 公共調達制度、予算サイクル、法規制を理解し、提案機会の創出をリード。
  • SIer、クラウドパートナー、地域事業者などとの協業による統合的なソリューション提供。
  • 社内関係者(技術部門、製品部門、コンプライアンス・法務)との連携による提案活動の推進。
  • RFP対応、官民協議の場でのプレゼンテーション、プロジェクト実行のコーディネーション。
  • 公共向けの業界フォーラムや省庁主催の委員会などでのCisco代表としての参画。
  • 売上予測、案件パイプライン、社内報告体制の適切な運用。

必須要件

  • ICT業界、パブリックセクター(政府・教育・医療・公共インフラ)向けの営業または事業開発経験(7年以上)。
  • 官公庁、自治体、教育機関、医療法人、公益インフラ関連顧客への提案経験。
  • 公共調達制度、予算プロセス、法規制、ICT政策に関する理解。
  • 高い対人能力とプレゼンテーションスキル。日本語ネイティブレベル(N1以上)、英語による社内連携が可能な方。
  • オーナーシップを持ち、自律的に成果を出せる方。チームワーク志向。

歓迎要件

  • 防衛相、総務省、文部科学省、国土交通省、デジタル庁との業務経験または提案経験。
  • GIGAスクール構想、医療ICT、スマートシティ、防災情報基盤等のプロジェクトに関わった経験。
  • Cisco製品に関する知識(未経験でも可)。
  • 公共クラウド移行、セキュリティ強化、行政手続きのオンライン化等に関する政策理解。
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.