Job Description

Director, Security Marketing Global Events

Location: Offsite, San Jose, California, US, Alternate Location: US Remote

Area of Interest: Marketing and Communications

Compensation Range: $180,000 - $289,800

Job Type: Professional

Technology Interest: AI or Artificial Intelligence

Job Id: 1448302

This role is expected to remain posted through August 20, 2025. The job posting may be taken down sooner if enough qualified applicants express interest.

Why You'll Love Cisco

We change the world, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part of a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired.

What You'll Do

The Director, Security Marketing Global Events will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact global events for Cisco's Security business. This pivotal role partners closely with senior marketing leaders and stakeholders to deliver innovative, white-glove experiences that amplify Cisco's cybersecurity brand, drive business growth, and generate strong ROI. The Director oversees all aspects of event execution, ensuring world-class standards, operational excellence, and seamless collaboration from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive event strategies for major launches, executive summits, and high-touch C-suite experiences.
• Oversee end-to-end event logistics, budget management, vendor negotiations, and compliance.
• Deliver personalized, white-glove events with exceptional hospitality and post-event engagement.
• Drive innovation, including AI adoption and creative event enhancements.
• Manage and mentor an in-house team and agency partners, optimizing resources.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align events with broader business objectives.
• Analyze and report on event ROI, pipeline impact, and attendee engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience leading large-scale, global event organizations in a B2B environment, with a proven track record of delivering white-glove experiences
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience
• 5+ years' experience managing a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading high-profile events for technology or cybersecurity organizations.
• Expertise in managing multiple complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and senior stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement in event strategy and execution.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do you can't put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. A passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!

#WeAreCisco

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. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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