Support the planning and execution of sponsorship initiatives that enhance Cisco's brand presence and support business growth objectives.
Create and deliver posts utilizing multiple platforms for sponsorship paid & social media amplification.
Oversee hospitality programs tied to sponsorships, including ticket inventory management and on-site guest experiences.
Partner with sales executives and field teams to integrate sponsorship opportunities into the sales cycle.
Ensure all sponsorship activities adhere to Cisco policies and guidelines.

4+ years in partner marketing, communications, sales, events planning or global sponsorships.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, or a related field
Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must reside in the United States.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.
Experience working within large, matrixed organizations
Familiarity with digital and in-person event technologies

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
unpaid time away for critical or emergency issues for family members
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Sponsorship Events Planner

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