Jessica Stenklyft

About Jessica Stenklyft

I’m on a mission to help leaders in sales, marketing, and operations understand the inherent synergies between sales and marketing. Sales is a function of marketing, and once an organization realizes how naturally the two, often disparate, groups of people begin to work together, the results are nothing short of extraordinary!My goal is to build bridges between marketing and other areas of the business, especially sales, to help accelerate growth and build stronger teams. As my career has evolved, I’ve solidified my role as a consultant and advisor, drawn to helping teams realize their full capabilities. I listen, plan, and solve. It’s so energizing when you experience that moment when a group of people realizes they are in the midst of something great! As a leader, I don’t shy away from difficult conversations because that’s what creates solutions. I value different perspectives, honesty, and transparency. Over the years, I’ve worked hard to build environments where people feel like they can voice their opinions and ideas. Prior to joining Cisco, I worked for a regional systems integrator and have a deep understanding of the complexities my Cisco partners face, having experienced it first-hand. I try to approach our partners with understanding and flexibility to create solutions that work for them and deliver relevant programing that brings value to their organization. I’m proud that I’ve been able to pivot multiple times in my career and find new ways to deliver value.

Experience

1. Partner Field Marketer, Nationals

   Cisco

   Aug 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I lead relationship management between Cisco and three of our national partner organizations, and serve as a bridge to foster growth through the creation of new demand across the customer lifecycle, pipeline acceleration, and brand preference. My goal is to help our partners succeed by providing marketing support and guidance, which includes go-to-market strategies, building out new programs, and providing long-term strategies that align with their business. I’m very proud of the work I get to do maintaining strong relationships. I get to work with wonderful, intelligent people and help them achieve their goals.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing

  2004 — 2008