Director, Competitor & Market Intelligence

Cisco · RTP, North Carolina · $200,600.00 to $258,400.00 The Cisco GTM Acceleration team is part of the Global Sales Organisation and drives sales growth by aligning investments and resources to high-potential opportunities. As Director, Competitor & Market Intelligence, you will lead a team of analysts to deliver granular, country-level intelligence on market size, market share, and competitor presence. Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of competitive and market intelligence analysts Set the strategy, priorities, and roadmap for the competitor and market intelligence function Build a deep understanding of Cisco's core and adjacent technology markets by country Track Cisco and competitor market share by country using secondary research and macroeconomic forecasting models Design and conduct primary research studies to validate customer behaviour and measure Cisco and competitor market share by country Synthesise complex macroeconomic data, customer insights, and market analytics into actionable recommendations Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field 10+ years of experience in market intelligence, competitive intelligence, or corporate strategy 5+ years of experience at an IT industry analyst or research firm 5+ years of experience leading and developing teams of analysts or researchers Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication and storytelling skills Demonstrated ability to work across regions, functions, and sales organisations The starting salary range for this position is $200,600.00 to $258,400.00. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, and short and long-term disability coverage.